Michael Spyres, the tenor on this album, grew up in a family of musicians in Mansfield, Missouri, and continued his studies at the Vienna Conservatory in Austria.
Performer Biography
Constantine Orbelian, the conductor, made his debut as a piano prodigy with the San Francisco Symphony at the age of 11.
Performer Biography
In January 2004, Russian President Putin awarded Constantine Orbelian the title 'Honored Artist of Russia,' a title never before given to a non-Russian citizen.
Album & Artwork
The album "A Fool For Love" presents a musical narrative of a "hopeless romantic" through a collection of tenor arias, exploring love from its joyous beginnings to its agonized conclusion.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in November 2010 at the Pavel Slobodkin Center for the Arts in Moscow.
Performer Biography
Constantine Orbelian was the first American ever to become music director of an ensemble in Russia, specifically the Moscow Chamber Orchestra in 1991.
