Marcello Giordani: Sicilia Bella

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Music Review: A surprise package of songs old and new...
Rating: 5 Stars

Comments on some favorite tracks:

To my ears, Track 1 is surprisingly Baroque in nature. It stands alone in this aspect.

Track 2 draws you into its dramatic scheme right off with haunting music. Throughout this piece, the vocal range of sweetness and sorrow match perfectly with the music. This is one of my favorites on the CD. Capturing a forlorn emotion without being gratuitous.

Track 6. This is a shining example of the talents of Maestro Mercurio. His arrangements float cloud-like on their own and around Giordani's vocals. This is why this CD's emphasis is not just on the tenor, but the conductor, orchestrator and arranger Steven Mercurio, who according to the insert, also dreamed up this project. He and Giordani are a 'dream-team' on this CD.

Track 8. Its sound is so exotic. With spiraling voice and a sense of tension created by the orchestrations, this couldn't be improved unless it was simply longer.

Track 12. Definitely more modern in sound, with lilting voice and music along with dramatic crescendos that will leave you toe-tapping. This is a really fun piece. Giordani is a delight, as is the music.

ALL the tracks are wonderful.

Mercurio and Giordani teamed up for "Tenor Arias," also recently released, with just as successful results. I highly recommend both titles. ciao, Laurie

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