Verdi understood the theatrical potential of the conflict between darkness and light, as did great dramatists like Shakespeare and Schiller, whose works he set.
Compositional Technique
Verdi, more than any other composer, established the 'tenore robusto' as the voice-type of an operatic hero, characterized by a lyrical yet hefty voice with weight at the bottom and a glint at the top.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2016 at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia, Spain.
Performer Biography
Joseph Calleja, a leading figure on the international opera scene, made his professional debut as Macduff in Macbeth in 1997 at the age of 19.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Verdi, the composer of the operas on this album, broke down conventions, telling stories of love and power, depicting tormented souls and personal sacrifice.
