Treasures of Bel Canto (CD) – Rolando Villazón

Composers: Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi
Artists: Rolando Villazón, Cecilia Bartoli, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino,
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
CD Release Date: October 2, 2015

Tenor Rolando Villazón presents a collection of songs from the Romantic bel canto period by celebrated composers Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini and Verdi. Miniature treasures – originally for voice and piano accompaniment – presented for the first time in new arrangements for orchestra. Includes a duet with Cecilia Bartoli.

“It is a journey from little flowers to richer gardens.” – Rolando Villazón

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