Velluti - The Last Castrato
Giovanni Battista Velluti, the last great Italian castrato, left his mark on the 19th century with his powerful, agile voice. A master of vocal ornamentation, he had a lasting influence on lyrical style. Franco Fagioli pays him a dazzling tribute, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal.
THE LAST CASTRATO
Arias for VELLUTI
LE DERNIER CASTRAT
Rossini · Bonfichi · Mercadante · Morlacchi · Nicolini.
Franco Fagioli, countertenor
Stefan Plewniak, conductor
Choeur & Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Giovanni Battista Velluti, born in 1780, was the last heir of the great Italian castrati. His exceptional voice, both powerful and agile, and his impressive vocal mastery opened the doors to the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. His talent for highly complex vocal ornamentation had a lasting influence on the style of vocal interpretation in the 19th century. Franco Fagioli immerses himself in Velluti's theatricality to recreate the full extent of his genius, and gives a superb performance of his most famous roles, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles.
Recorded from July 4th to 12th 2024 at the Royal Opera of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here.
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- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century
- Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- pieces The Last Castrato - Arias for Velluti
- Composer Rossini · Bonfichi · Mercadante · Morlacchi · Nicolini.
- Musical Ensemble Choeur & Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
- Conductor Stefan Plewniak
- Duration 65'26
THE LAST CASTRATO
Arias for VELLUTI
LE DERNIER CASTRAT
Rossini · Bonfichi · Mercadante · Morlacchi · Nicolini.
Franco Fagioli, countertenor
Stefan Plewniak, conductor
Choeur & Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal
Giovanni Battista Velluti, born in 1780, was the last heir of the great Italian castrati. His exceptional voice, both powerful and agile, and his impressive vocal mastery opened the doors to the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. His talent for highly complex vocal ornamentation had a lasting influence on the style of vocal interpretation in the 19th century. Franco Fagioli immerses himself in Velluti's theatricality to recreate the full extent of his genius, and gives a superb performance of his most famous roles, accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles.
Recorded from July 4th to 12th 2024 at the Royal Opera of Versailles.
You may find the booklet, available in French and English, by clicking here.
You may find this recording on our online shop by clicking here.
- Genre Concert
- Period 18th century
- Collection Château de Versailles Spectacles
- pieces The Last Castrato - Arias for Velluti
- Composer Rossini · Bonfichi · Mercadante · Morlacchi · Nicolini.
- Musical Ensemble Choeur & Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal
- Conductor Stefan Plewniak
- Duration 65'26
