The romance "Visione!..." is unique among Tosti and D'Annunzio's collaborations for its optional cello part, which was praised by music critic Filippo Filippi.
Composer Biography
Francesco Paolo Tosti, the composer, was a celebrity in England and a member of the Victorian Order, a British order of chivalry.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features a painting titled "Pastorelle" by Francesco Paolo Michetti, an artist who was a friend of composer Francesco Paolo Tosti and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Composer's Artistic Vision
D'Annunzio, a poet, deliberately used a pen name, "Mario de' Fiori," for his song texts to emphasize his special understanding with Tosti and elevate the musical collaboration.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Tactus," is a Renaissance Latin term for what is now called a "measure" in music.
Performer Biography
Michele Pertusi, a singer on this album, is recognized as a leading interpreter of operas by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi, and has performed globally.
Composition History
The artistic collaboration between composer Francesco Paolo Tosti and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio began in an artistic circle in Francavilla, Italy, in 1878.
