In Verdi's operas, the dramatic element of a baritone's deeply felt sentiments contrasting with his role or rank is often important.
Compositional Technique
While soprano-tenor duets often focus on love, soprano-baritone duets, like those on this album, can explore a wider range of situations and sentiments.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of the duets on this album, was born in Busseto in 1813 and died in Milan in 1901.
Recording & Production
This album features a digital recording, indicated by 'DDD Digital recording', and was recorded between April and October 2009.
Compositional Technique
In romantic opera, the duet is a fundamental moment where the passions, needs, and despair of two characters are explicitly shown.
Recording & Production
The duets on this album are sung in Italian, the original language of Verdi's operas.
