Rossini advocated for concentrating on the central vocal register to achieve a consistently good sound, believing extremes sacrificed grace for power.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gioachino Rossini believed the contralto voice was the standard against which all other voices and instruments in a composition should be measured.
Performer Biography
Alessandro Marangoni, the pianist on this album, has recorded the complete piano works of Rossini for Naxos.
Composition History
Rossini's 'Péchés de vieillesse' (Sins of Old Age) were intended as a legacy for his wife and were only meant to contain previously unpublished pieces.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several pieces by Gioachino Rossini.
Album & Artwork
This album is the tenth volume in a series titled 'Péchés de vieillesse' (Sins of Old Age), focusing on Rossini's chamber music and rarities.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rossini considered himself the last of the Classical composers, as his work emphasized clear structures, balance, and equilibrium.
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