Villazon Verdi

A unique and carefully-crafted personal selection of Verdi arias and songs that takes us on a musical journey from Verdis earliest compositions 1838 to the very last he wrote for the tenor voice: the beautiful aria from Falstaff Dal labbro il canto estasiato vola 1893.

Featuring familiar, universal favourites such as La donna e mobile and Questo o quella, alongside less familiar gems from across Verdis operatic output.

Recorded in Turin, with the world-class Orchestra del Teatro Regio di Torino, and under the direction of award-winning conductor, Gianandrea Noseda.
This is a genuine voyage of musical discovery, that will appeal to the casual classical audience, as well collectors and Verdi completists.

Rolando owes his international breakthrough to Verdi: he has made opera history in La Traviata, Rigoletto and Don Carlo, as well as being a celebrated interpreter of the breath-taking Requiem

This is Rolandos own personal tribute to one of historys most popular composers, and will be supported by extensive touring throughout 2012 and the entire Verdi year itself.

Released to coincide with Verdis anniversary year (1813 to 2013).