This is an easy review. We have a major talent here; but where will it go or end up? I love Rossini and remember the major revelation that Joan Sutherland's SEMIRAMIDE caused in the evaluation of Rossini's "serious" works. I also remember Montserrat Caballe's ROSSINI RARETIES on RCA and the sensation it created and the want to hear complete recordings of those works. Therefore, I have high expectations of any Soprano who presents a whole CD dedicated to this bel canto composer. Here goes the review: 1) Aleksandra Kurzak does some very exciting things on her new recording; however, I have a few reservations. 2) Her coloratura is very fine and is the real thing. She is several leagues ahead of Anna Netrebko in that respect. 3) The basic quality of her voice is also pleasing. There is some color and bite in the vocal timbre. 4) Once in a while a note or word loses its focus and a pitch may be suspect here or there. 5) I'm not sure about her very highest notes. Many times she hits them and gets off them in what seems to me a hurry. I'm not sure how much longer she will have them or if she is not more of a lyric soprano who can currently do coloratura very well. Time will tell. 6) The baritone in the Figaro Duet just doesn't have the coloratura at all. He was a mistake for this selection. 7) The conductor: Pier Giorgio Morandi is more than adequate; but, I expect more. This may have to do with the Sopranoe's rather at times "faceless" interpretations. She only really catches fire two or three times in this recital. The Italians would want more "face" to her somewhat tame interpretations. 8) The orchestra is good; however, not World Class. 9) The sound is fine. 10) In Summary: a fine lyric Soprano who currenty can do some excellent coloratura work; who none the less needs more identification with the characters she is interpreting. When she does she really is very good and enjoyable.