Antonio Cagnoni is praised for his courage and non-conformity in exploring new operatic worlds, despite a public that often only wanted 'Verdi, fortissimamente Verdi'.
Composition History
Even the great Verdi, despite his fame, was unable to convince any theatre to stage his own opera based on Shakespeare's King Lear.
Recording & Production
This album is a world premiere recording of Antonio Cagnoni's opera Re Lear.
Critical Reception
Antonio Cagnoni, the composer of Re Lear, has been historically overlooked in music histories and dictionaries, often branded as 'minor' and forgettable.
Composition History
Antonio Cagnoni's opera, Re Lear, was written in his full maturity, but the composer died before he could have it staged.
Composer Biography
Antonio Cagnoni (1828-1896) was an Italian composer born in Godiasco and who died in Bergamo.
Recording & Production
This recording marks the first performance of Antonio Cagnoni's Re Lear in modern times.
