Charles Castronovo, Munich Radio Orchestra & Ivan Repušić – Puccini: I Canti – Orchestral Songs & Works (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:08:25 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Classical
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Established in 1952, the Munich Radio Orchestra has developed into a body engaged in a wide spectrum of musical activity. There have been gala concerts and opera concert performances in particular, under the direction of Marcello Viotti, as well as a Paradisi Gloria series devoted to the sacred music of the 20th century, concerts for children and young people, and theme evenings.
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Charles Castronovo, Ludovic Tézier, Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg & Gustavo Gimeno – Puccini: Messa di gloria & Orchestral Works (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:09:16 minutes | 2,20 GB | Genre: Classical
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Before turning his attention to opera, Puccini wrote a number of wonderful works that are perhaps less well known, even if they already put his full genius on show. This is particularly true of the astonishing Messa di Gloria, whose evocative power and shimmering colours well deserve the exceptional cast on this recording. Indeed, a special passion inspires the soloists and chorus gathered around Gustavo Gimeno and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
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