Vittorio Grigolo - The Italian Tenor

Vittorrio Grigolo is indeed an Italian tenor. With a charisma that is reminiscent of the most famous Italian tenors, Grigolo makes an impressive début recital recording that is getting a lot of attention. This of course is recognition that is much deserved. This recording showcases Vittorio's fluid and beautiful lyric tenor voice in a variety of arias. Both from those that are more well known to those that are less widely recognised. Grigolo purposely waited to record his first operatic solo album until he had something unique to communicate in the repertoire and has chosen arias representing the culture he come from.THE ITALIAN TENOR presents music from three giants of the lyric stage Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini and combines famous arias with lesser-known discoveries. All in all this listener was extremely impressed with the colouring of phrases and the  ease in which Grigolo takes on the top notes required for any great tenor. So is Grigolo the next big thing in Opera. This listener thinks that he definitely has the potential, Grigolo will just need to be careful in the coming years as to which operas he sings. We hope that he doesn't take on any heavy roles too soon that will jeopardise his voice and career. This listener would definitely recommend the purchase this recording of this great young singer.

Tracklist:
01. Quando le sere al placido – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Luisa Miller” (5:36)
02. Una furtiva lagrima – GAETANO DONIZETTI “L’elisir d’amore” (4:52)
03. Parmi veder le lagrime – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Rigoletto” (4:57)
04. Possente amor mi chiama – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Rigoletto” (3:27)
05. Spirto gentil – GAETANO DONIZETTI “La favorita” (5:02)
06. Che gelida manina – GIACOMO PUCCINI “La Bohème” (5:00)
07. Firenze e come un albero fiorito – GIACOMO PUCCINI “Gianni Schicchi” (3:15)
08. Torna ai felici di – GIACOMO PUCCINI “Le Villi” (6:10)
09. Tutto parrea sorridere – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Il corsaro” (4:07)
10. Si, de corsari il fulmine – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Il corsaro” (3:44)
11. Ma se me forza perderti – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Un ballo in maschera” (4:54)
12. Donna non vidi mai – GIACOMO PUCCINI “Manon Lescaut” (2:38)
13. E lucevan le stelle – GIACOMO PUCCINI “Tosca” (3:12)
14. Ah! Si, ben mio – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Il trovatore” (3:03)
15. Di quelle pira – GIUSEPPE VERDI “Il trovatore” (4:05)