Dennis O'Neill, the tenor on this recording, is one of the world's leading tenors, frequently appearing at major opera houses like Covent Garden and the Metropolitan Opera New York.
Performer Biography
Ingrid Surgenor has a long-standing working relationship with tenor Dennis O'Neill, performing with him on record, in televised recitals, and at opera houses.
Performer Biography
Ingrid Surgenor, the pianist, is internationally renowned for her work as the official accompanist for the BBC Singer of the World Competition in Cardiff.
Compositional Technique
Donizetti often varied and extended traditional vocal chamber music forms, and some of his designs were wholly original, dictated by the text.
Composer Biography
Gaetano Donizetti, an Italian composer, is better known for his operas but also wrote a large number of songs.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Donizetti's songs, or 'Liriche da camera,' display fresh melodic invention, neat craftsmanship, and formal resourcefulness, similar to his best operas.
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