Description

Riccardo Stracciari: Portrait of a baritone - Rossini, Meyerbeer, Berlioz, Thomas, Verdi, Gounod, Massenet, Puccini, Leoncavali / Grammofon 2000 Audio CD / AB 78 927

UPC 723723578624

Product Details

Label: Grammofon 2000 – AB 78 927
Format: CD
Country: Italy
Released: Unknown
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera, Vocal

Overview

"Portrait of a Baritone" showcases the exceptional voice of Riccardo Stracciari, one of the finest baritones of the early 20th century, through a collection of operatic arias from some of the greatest composers of the time. This album highlights Stracciari’s versatility and emotional depth across a diverse repertoire, ranging from Rossini and Verdi to Puccini and Massenet.

Spanning performances of operas such as Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia", Verdi's "Nabucco," "Rigoletto," "Otello," and Puccini's "Tosca", this album reflects Stracciari's commanding technique and the power of his dramatic interpretation. His performance in works by Meyerbeer, Berlioz, Gounod, and Thomas reveals the breadth of his artistry in both comic and tragic roles, capturing the essence of the operatic baritone.

This compilation brings together a rich collection of vocal performances from a legendary artist whose contributions to opera are still celebrated today.