Album insights
Deutsche Grammophon has exclusively signed the first countertenor, Franco Fagioli. His solo debut features thrilling arias from Rossini. Fagioli's versatile and rich mezzo-soprano beautifully captures characters traditionally sung by women. The gender roles twist, thanks to the countertenor's renaissance, no longer surprise opera enthusiasts. However, Fagioli's mastery of mezzo parts remains a delightful marvel. His performance includes arias from various operas like Tancredi, Demetrio e Polibio, Semiramide, Adelaide di Borgogna, Eduardo e Cristina, and the semi-serious opera, Matilde di Shabran.