The late Cathy Berberian (1928-1983), who is one of my favourite singers delivered with her Monteverdi programme pure magic. Ms. Berberian, a mezzo-soprano, with a remarkable three octave voice was an amazing performer and singer. From 1950 on she was for a couple of years married to composer Luciano Berio and performed several of his pieces. She would become one of the leading figures of contemporary (progressive) music. Her repertoire ranged from Early music to her husband's folksongs. It has been said of Cathy Berberian that a hundred voices resided within her. This statement nails her vocal abilities perfectly.