Album insights
Embarking on a treasure hunt, Rolando Villazon delves into the treasures of Bel Canto melodies beyond the 19th-century Italian opera. With a relentless creative drive, he crafts a captivating album featuring orchestral arrangements of Donizetti, Bellini, Rossini, and Verdi's intimate yet exquisite songs. In a testament to Villazon's determination, this project materialized into a musical gem, including a mesmerizing duet with mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli. Accompanied by the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino led by Marco Armiliato, these artists breathe new life into the essence of Italian operatic wonders.