The excitement and passion created by 19th century Italian composers who sought realism in their operas have been captured by Soprano Robin Follman and the English Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Yves Abel.

Robin Follman sings inspiring and unusual operatic repertoire embracing Italian composers ranging from Puccini and Catalani to Emanno Wolf-Ferrari and Pietro Mascagni. Her innovative programming and vocal agility cause Gramophone Magazine to say she is "...a dramatic prowess that tears into the very heart of the style...Follman's first attention is to the musical line, which she pushes and pulls to great effect."