The Virtuosi Brunenses have made successful CD productions of Rossini's operas, including Otello, Le Siege de Corinthe, Semiramide, and L'Italiana in Algeri.
Performer Biography
Jacopo Brusa, the conductor for this album, began his musical studies on harpsichord and organ, winning international competitions as an organist before pursuing conducting.
Performer Biography
Giorgio Caoduro, the baritone on this album, is an Italian baritone known for his Rossini and Donizetti roles, and has performed at major opera houses worldwide.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Dolní Bojanovice, Czech Republic, from February 2 to 4, 2019.
Historical Context
In Rossini's time, the term 'baritone' was not yet in use; singers with this voice type were simply called 'basses,' with some known for their extensive upper register.
Compositional Technique
The term 'coloratura' originally referred to the art of variation by diminutions, where long notes were substituted by several short, fast notes, making the score appear 'colored'.
Performer Biography
The Virtuosi Brunenses, the orchestra on this recording, is also known as The Czech Opera Orchestra and includes leading musicians from the Janacek Opera Orchestra and Brno Philharmonic.
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