The Italian Opera Chamber Ensemble, founded by Leo Nucci and pianist Paolo Marcarini, is dedicated to arranging famous works and rediscovering little-known repertoire.
Interpretation
Leo Nucci performs these Verdian repertoire highlights with a distinctive, chamber-scale accompaniment provided by Paolo Marcarini and his ensemble.
Performer Biography
The role of Rigoletto is among Leo Nucci's most acclaimed, with over 500 official performances and nine CD recordings.
Recording & Production
Rosenblatt Recitals, founded by Ian Rosenblatt in 2000, is the only major operatic recital series in the world, presenting over 130 concerts.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of the arias on this album, focused considerable attention on the baritone voice, offering both challenges and opportunities to its performers.
Performer Biography
Leo Nucci has sung regularly at La Scala, marking his 30-year career there in 2007 with a concert released on DVD.
Performer Biography
Leo Nucci, the baritone on this album, made his debut at the Teatro Sperimentale 'A. Belli' of Spoleto in 1967 as Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia.
