The star tenor Michael Fabiano makes his debut for Pentatone with a selection of scenes by Donizetti and Verdi, two of the composers with whom he has made his name on stage. Spanning late Donizetti works and early and middle-period Verdi, the album includes excerpts from Lucia di Lammermoor and Rigoletto alongside music from lesser-known operas including Donizetti's Poliuto and Verdi's Il corsaro. Fabiano sings the original version of several arias, including the St Petersburg version of 'Qual sangue sparsi' from La forza del destino.
Featuring
Enrique Mazzola
Michael Fabiano
London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Voices
Giuseppe Verdi
Gaetano Donizetti
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Compositional Technique
The works of Donizetti and Verdi on this album, written between 1835 and 1875, show a drastic development in musical architecture and drama, bringing instrumentation, harmony, and text closer together.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the church of Saint Jude-on-the-Hill, London, during August and September of 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michael Fabiano, the tenor on this album, is deeply intrigued by the paradigm shift in operatic composition from late bel canto to Verdi's works.
Recording & Production
PENTATONE, the record label, prioritizes the acoustic tastes and musical preferences of its artists, from repertoire selection to cover art.
Recording & Production
PENTATONE aims for premium quality recordings, using powerful and nuanced audio technologies to present musical interpretations in luxurious products.
