Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) lived in Naples, London, Milan, and Rome, playing a leading role in the musical life of those cities.
Composer Biography
Tosti was appointed singing teacher to Margherita of Savoy, the Queen of Italy, and later became singing master to the British Royal Family.
Album & Artwork
This album is Volume 2 of "The Song of a Life," a complete performance of songs for voice and piano by Francesco Paolo Tosti, released to mark the centenary of his death.
Critical Reception
Tosti's works were once largely ignored or included with embarrassment in concert programs, but he has recently become a major figure for performers and musicologists.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tosti's songs are considered the final product of his constant engagement and discernment as a great singing teacher, likely the last exponent of the Neapolitan school.
Recording & Production
This recording project aims to present Tosti's complete songs chronologically, moving beyond his most famous works to explore his entire oeuvre.
Interpretation
The singers on this album are Tosti experts, having won international voice competitions dedicated to the interpretation of salon songs in Ortona, Italy.
