Most pieces on this album are recorded by Roberto Alagna for the first time, showcasing his continued artistic vitality and desire to discover new repertoire.
Performer Biography
Although largely self-taught, Roberto Alagna won the Luciano Pavarotti International Voice Competition in 1988, leading to invitations from major opera houses like La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera.
Performer Biography
Roberto Alagna, a Franco-Sicilian tenor, began his singing career in Parisian cabarets as a teenager, influenced by the films of Mario Lanza.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled '60', celebrates Roberto Alagna's 60th birthday with a program that incorporates arias and songs in an extraordinary array of languages and styles.
Interpretation
Roberto Alagna applies lessons from his early cabaret days to opera, emphasizing spontaneity and varying phrasing and dynamics in each performance, as Verdi himself suggested.
Recording & Production
Roberto Alagna collaborated with the Morphing Chamber Orchestra and conductor Giorgio Croci, whom he has known for 30 years, for this recording.
Recording & Production
The album features a wide range of languages, including German, Polish, Russian, English, and Spanish, alongside French and Italian arias and popular songs.
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