Tosti: The Song of a Life, Complete Vocal Chamber Music

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The first complete recording of the Complete Songs by Tosti, in an 18-CD set! This is a unique project of great historical and cultural significance, it marks Tosti’s contribution to the world of song, where his style recognized no barriers between ‘popular’ and ‘art’ music. Tosti’s songs are still regularly performed all over the world, by the greatest vocalists of our time.

Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) worked in poverty as a music teacher till he met the influential composer Giovanni Sgambati, who became his mentor. He introduced Tosti to Princess Margherita of Savoy, who became later queen of Italy. She was impressed by him and appointed him as royal music teacher. In 1875 Tosti went to London where his fame spread, and he was made Singing Master of the Royal family. Tosti is known for his vast quantity of light, expressive songs, which are characterized by natural, singable melodies of a charming and sweet sentiment. They became immensely popular and Tosti made a fortune with them. This project, a huge enterprise, is produced by the Tosti Institute in Italy, presenting an impressive line of excellent Italian singers performing in their native tongue.

The booklet contains excellent liner notes, the song texts are available on the Brilliant Classics website.

CD x 18

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Brilliant Classics

31-03-2021

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