French operatic coloratura soprano Sabine Devieilhe is known for her interpretation of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Baroque music, and 19th-century operas. The word "coloratura" comes from the ...

How about this one, which occurred to me on my second listen: "silver fluidity with a hint of musk." Does that really describe a voice? Does it sound more like a wine? We could play this game all day.

The appeal of Devieilhe’s singing is instantly understandable. She graduated with flying colours from the Paris Conservatoire in 2011, and her first album, of Rameau, won several major awards.

Sabine Devieilhe is a French operatic coloratura soprano. After cello and musicology studies, Sabine Devieilhe followed the teachings of Jocelyne Chamonin, Martine Surais, Pierre Mervant, Malcolm ...