Amore (CD) – Joseph Calleja

Composer: Ennio Morricone, Eduardo di Capua
Artists: Joseph Calleja, BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Steven Mercurio
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Decca
CD Release Date: October 15, 2013

“You can hear the golden Mediterranean sunshine in his voice.” (NPR)

“A voice that hits you in a way that bypasses the brain and goes straight to the hairs on the back of your neck.” (The Times)

Joseph Calleja sings his most popular program yet, and one inspired by romance; a captivating program of beautiful Italian and Mediterranean song with a contemporary twist.

Calleja’s golden voice takes us through repertoire from La Serenata and Barcarolle, to cinema classics by Morricone (“Time To Say Goodbye” / “Con te partiro”) and Di Capua’s perennial “O sole mio,” to round off a captivating program of compositions known and loved by millions worldwide. The album also features three duets with Nicola Benedetti, including “Mattinata.”

Calleja’s sublime artistry combined with sumptuous new orchestral arrangements enhance the beguiling attraction of Amore. This emotive, engaging album, featuring songs in six languages, is sure to speak to a massive audience, with sensational melodies and Calleja’s charismatic, heartfelt singing.

Track Listings:
1. La Serenata
2. Bésame Mucho
3. Time To Say Goodbye (Con te partiro)
4. Caruso
5. La Vie en Rose
6. Love Theme (Tema d'amore) from Cinema Paradiso
7. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor
8. You Raise Me Up
9. La Califfa
10. Mattinata
11. Ideale
12. Musica Proibita
13. Core 'ngrato
14. Non ti scordar di me
15. No puede ser
16. Vaghissima sembianza
17. Net, tolko tot, kto znal (None But The Lonely Heart); Op.6, No.6
18. In mir klingt ein Lied (after Chopin's Étude in E major, Op.10 No.3)
19. O sole mio

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