Filippa Giordano
is known as a chameleon in the
classical
and
pop
worlds alike. Her incredible vocal prowess sets her apart from virtually every
vocalist on the market. Her interest in incorporating
musical styles and mastery of
/
R&B
ornamentation and improvisation makes her something of a rarity in the
world. Her third original production,
Prima Donna
, demonstrates this genre straddling strategy's strengths and weaknesses alike. The Sicilian diva's rendition of
classics such as
"Como He de Vivir Sin Tu Carino"
showcase her staggering technique and her unusual comfort with contemporary styles.
"Una Voce Poco Fa"
demonstrates
Giordano
's amazing command over
vocal techniques. The only noticeable gap is in the production.
Classical
selections lack the depth and richness that a strictly traditional project could offer. There's a lack of depth and guts present on most big, dramatic
productions. Though the varied repertoire keeps interest, straddling two genres prevents her being firmly footed in either. The young vocalist has many promising years ahead of her. Hopefully at some point her label will figure out how they want to use her. There's a difference between diverse styling and indecision, and
's talent is far too valuable to suffer such a silly ailment. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez