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In the second half of the 19th century Adelina Patti and Victor Maurel were arguably the most important opera stars of their day. Patti was peerless. Audiences flocked to see and hear her, from St. Petersburg to San Francisco. Internationally famous authors eulogized her; critics renowned for their severity were unstinting in her praises. Even other prima donnas, members of a breed not noted for generosity to rivals, acknowledged her supremacy. Maurel was the consummate actor with a voice to match. The eminent critic W.J. Henderson declared him "the greatest of singing actors." Verdi chose Maurel to create the role of Iago in Otello and the title-role in Falstaff. Despite the phonograph being invented in the twilight of their careers, history is fortunate to have captured these luminaries on disc. On this two CD set, Patti still evokes the legend that is Patti, and Maurel, often known more for his stage presence than his singing, shines as the singer and not the actor.