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PTC5186750
Originally recorded in 2019
Classical
Opera
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A WORLD FULL OF HEARTFELT TENDERNESS AND FIRE-LADEN DRAMA
American star tenor Michael Fabiano presents a spectacular set of scenes taken from late Donizetti and middle Verdi operas, revealing the strong ties between these two composers. The album documents a paradigmatic shift in Italian opera, from the beautiful lines and crispness of belcanto to a richer, more dramatic musical universe. The historical line stretches from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Poliuto and Maria di Rohan to mature Verdi operas such as Rigoletto and Un ballo in maschera. In many cases, Fabiano has selected original, rarely-heard versions, including the thunderous ‘Qual sangue sparsi’ from the original St. Petersburg edition of La Forza del Destino. Together, these arias and scenes constitute a world full of heartfelt tenderness and fire-laden drama.
After numerous successes on the opera stage, this is Michael Fabiano’s debut album on PENTATONE. He is accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Enrique Mazzola.
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“… Fabiano has the advantage of steadfast and engaging support from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Enrique Mazzola. On three tracks the London Voices under chorus master Terry Edwards make quite an impact and don’t put a foot wrong. Recorded at St. Jude on the Hill, London … The booklet is ideal, not only does it contain full sung Italian texts with English translations but gives a short explanation of each aria within the context of the respective opera. Fabiano provides some impressively dramatic performances of these Verdi and Donizetti arias that make me want to seek him out live on stage.”
“American tenor Michael Fabiano sings a challenging program with mostly dramatic arias, which suit his tenore spinto very well… the intense singing is impressive…” ****
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