Die große Verdi Gala

»Every music has its heaven«, Verdi once said. His music was created under the clear skies of »Bella Italia«. Verdi’s music arouses strong emotions, but always remains genuine and true – and beautiful, as beautiful as the sky over Italy.

There is a »very special« hit in many of Verdi’s operas. The world-famous »Prisoners’ Chorus« from Nabucco or »Preghiera di Desdemona« (Ave Maria) or »Ella giammai m’amò«. They are among the most moving pieces that European music has ever produced. Nabucco, La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore oder Aida are masterpieces from the first to the last bar.

With his soft, full timbre, Italy’s star tenor Cristian Lanza, Silvia Rampazzo and baritone Giulio Boschetti as well as the choir and orchestra of the Milano Festival Opera present the very best of Verdi’s magnificent arias, duets and choruses.

With great talent and even more feeling, Cristian Lanza knows how to give his voice wings. The Italian tenor, born in Rome, has been one of the greats of the scene for some time now. His grandfather continues to be a source of inspiration for him.y

Born in Italy, he is the grandson of the world-famous singer Mario Lanza. But he has long since ventured out of his grandfather’s slipstream. Cristian Lanza’s lyric tenor has a softer and fuller timbre than that of his grandfather. He not only has the high notes that are expected in tenor arias, but also enchants and touches his listeners with his soulful voice.

PERFORMERS

Cristian Lanza tenor

Orchester der Milano Festival Opera orchestra

Chor der Milano Festival Opera choir

Silvia Rampazzo soprano

Monika Piechaczek soprano

Maja Wielgus mezzo-soprano

Giulio Boschetti baritone

Marcin Wolniewski conductor

PROGRAM

Arias, duets and choruses by Giuseppe Verdi