Michael Fabiano’s debut solo album with PENTATONE is now available for pre-order, and it will be released worldwide on May 17. Marking his first solo album, Fabiano signed a long-term, exclusive deal with PENTATONE in 2018. The recording features a collection of beloved Verdi and Donizetti arias, accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, all under the baton of Enrique Mazzola. More information and purchase links are available via Pentatone.

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“A WORLD FULL OF HEARTFELT TENDERNESS AND FIRE-LADEN DRAMA

American star tenor Michael Fabiano presents a spectacular set of scenes taken from late Donizetti and middle Verdi operas, revealing the strong ties between these two composers. The album documents a paradigmatic shift in Italian opera, from the beautiful lines and crispness of belcanto to a richer, more dramatic musical universe. The historical line stretches from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Poliuto and Maria di Rohan to mature Verdi operas such as Rigoletto and Un ballo in maschera. In many cases, Fabiano has selected original, rarely-heard versions, including the thunderous ‘Qual sangue sparsi’ from the original St. Petersburg edition of La Forza del Destino. Together, these arias and scenes constitute a world full of heartfelt tenderness and fire-laden drama.”