Leoncavallo I Medici
Domingo / C. Alvarez
Description:Domingo the Indefatigable continues to amaze opera lovers by adding another tenor lead to his shelf of heroes – in this case, Giuliano de’ Medici in Leoncavallo’s rarity I Medici. Recorded in the Medici city, Florence, I Medici – atmospheric, sinister and exciting – is the one and only complete recording of this work on the market: A must buy for every Domingo fan and lover of verismo.I Medici was first performed in 1893, the year after Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci put the composer on the map.Plácido Domingo is partnered by Carlos Álvarez, Daniela Dessì, Eric Owens, and Vitalij Kowaljow, all of whom sing pungently on the word, in true verismo style.The Florence Opera Orchestra and Chorus are led with verve and acumen by Alberto Veronesi, director of the Puccini Festival.
(Dg) 4777456
Track Listing Extract:
LEONCAVALLO: I Medici
