Speranza Scappucci, the conductor on this album, was named 'New Artist of the Month' by Musical America in November 2014 and featured as a 'Rising Star' by Opera News.
Performer Biography
The Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, founded in 1928, is considered one of the world's finest orchestras and has been conducted by many famous composers, including Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky.
Performer Biography
Saimir Pirgu, an Albanian tenor, made his first recital recording over a decade ago in Bolzano, focusing on Italian Baroque, Mozart, and Donizetti.
Performer Biography
Saimir Pirgu is the youngest recipient of the Golden Pavarotti Award, recognizing his work with his mentor, the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Performer Biography
Saimir Pirgu possesses perfect pitch and studied violin for several years, which formed a strong basis for his successful international stage career.
Performer Biography
Saimir Pirgu has made successive debuts at prestigious opera houses in Europe and the Americas at an unusually young age.
Performer Biography
Since 2013, Saimir Pirgu has served as an ambassador for Down's Syndrome Albania, a foundation dedicated to supporting children with Down's Syndrome.
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