Constantine Orbelian, the conductor on this album, is the first American ever to become music director of an ensemble in Russia, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Alvarez's career developed with unparalleled speed, making his debut with Teatro La Fenice in Venice within seven days of arriving in Milan in 1995.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Verismo, an artistic movement from the late 19th century, concentrated on lower-class characters and potentially scandalous themes like sexual jealousy and violence, often portrayed sensationally.
Performer Biography
Famed laryngologist Dr. Maria Elena Berioli predicted Marcelo Alvarez would sing dramatic tenor roles and advised him to build his repertoire slowly, which he took seriously.
Performer Biography
Marcelo Alvarez, a world-renowned tenor, originally had no ambition to become a professional singer; his wife Patricia first realized his talent and insisted he study classical singing.
Album & Artwork
This album celebrates the 20th anniversary of world-renowned tenor Marcelo Alvarez's operatic debut in June 1994.
Performer Biography
Legendary tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano was so impressed by Marcelo Alvarez that he urged him to move to Italy immediately, predicting a great career.
