Gli Originali, the orchestra on this recording, was formed to rediscover sounds, timbres, and balances between voices and orchestra that are faithful to Donizetti's era, when instruments, especially wind instruments, were undergoing transformation.
Historical Context
Bergamo, Donizetti's birthplace, is a city at the foot of the Alps, and its 'Città Alta' (Upper City) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Performer Biography
Javier Camarena won the Carlo Morelli's National singing competition in Mexico in 2004 with two arias by Gaetano Donizetti.
Composer Biography
Gaetano Donizetti was born in Bergamo in 1797 into a very poor family and died there in 1848, having been brought back sick for care.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gaetano Donizetti, initially influenced by Rossini, developed his own unique style, imprinting an unmistakable and beautiful stamp on each of his works.
Performer Biography
Javier Camarena, the tenor on this album, considers Gaetano Donizetti to have had the biggest impact on his life and career.
Interpretation
The Donizetti Opera festival aims to rediscover the sonorities of Donizetti's era and a reliable vocal style for historically-motivated performance.
