Giacomo Puccini, famous for his operas, came from a family with a long musical tradition and initially began his career writing church music.
Composition History
This collection presents 19 complete songs for soprano and piano, ranging from Puccini's juvenilia and student compositions to mature works and pieces composed for friends.
Performer Biography
Krassimira Stoyanova, the soprano on this recording, made her debut at the Sofia National Opera in 1995 and was awarded the title 'Kammersängerin' at the Vienna State Opera in 2009.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Puccini's songs, with their pared simplicity and emotional restraint, are notably different from his bold and impassioned operas.
Performer Biography
Maria Prinz, the pianist, is the daughter of famous Bulgarian conductor and composer Konstantin Iliev and has performed with leading orchestras and conductors across Europe.
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