Giulio Zappa, the pianist, graduated with highest distinction in both piano performance and foreign languages and literatures, with a thesis on Russian opera.
Performer Biography
Franco Vassallo, the baritone, specialized in bel canto roles by composers like Donizetti and Bellini, performing at major venues such as La Scala, Staatsoper in Vienna, and the Metropolitan Opera.
Composer Biography
Francesco Paolo Tosti, the composer of the pieces on this album, was considered by Giuseppe Verdi to be the best singing teacher of his era.
Composition History
The song "'A vucchella" by Tosti and D'Annunzio originated from a challenge to Gabriele D'Annunzio to write a song in Neapolitan dialect, which he penned on a café marble table.
Album & Artwork
The album features twenty-two pieces by Francesco Paolo Tosti, selected to represent an inner journey through various emotional states.
Performer Biography
Franco Vassallo, the baritone on this album, won the prestigious AsLiCo international singing competition in Milan in 1994.
Performer Biography
Giulio Zappa, the pianist, has performed in major venues worldwide, including the Staatsoper in Vienna, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and Wigmore Hall in London.
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