American star tenor Michael Fabiano presents a spectacular set of
scenes taken from late Donizetti and middle Verdi operas, revealing the
strong ties between these two composers. The album documents a
paradigmatic shift in Italian opera, from the beautiful lines and
crispness of belcanto to a richer, more dramatic musical universe. The
historical line stretches from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Poliuto
and Maria di Rohan to mature Verdi operas such as Rigoletto, Un ballo in
maschera and Don Carlos. In many cases, Fabiano has selected original,
rarely-heard versions, including the thunderous ‘Qual sangue sparsi’
from the original St. Petersburg edition of La forza del destino.
Together, these arias and scenes constitute a world full of heartfelt
tenderness and fire-laden drama. After numerous successes on the opera
stage, this is Michael Fabiano’s debut album on PENTATONE.
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