Pietro Mascagni Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Laura Polverelli, George Petean, Chor Und Orchester Der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Alberto Veronesi - Lamico Fritz

Review by Paul Mansell

The album Lamico Fritz by Pietro Mascagni, featuring Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu, Laura Polverelli, George Petean, Chor Und Orchester Der Deutschen Oper Berlin, and conducted by Alberto Veronesi, is a beautiful and engaging experience for classical music lovers. The album is a recording of the opera of the same name, which tells the story of a wealthy landowner, Fritz, who falls in love with a young woman, Suzel, who works on his estate.

The performances on this album are outstanding, with each singer bringing their unique vocal talents to the table. Alagna's powerful tenor voice is perfectly suited to the role of Fritz, and Gheorghiu's soprano is equally impressive as Suzel. Polverelli and Petean also deliver strong performances as Beppe and David, respectively.

The Chor Und Orchester Der Deutschen Oper Berlin, under Veronesi's direction, provide a lush and dynamic musical accompaniment to the singers. The orchestra's soaring strings, brass, and woodwinds create a rich sonic landscape that perfectly complements the singers' performances.

Summary by Paul Mansell

Lamico Fritz is an excellent album that showcases the talent of its performers and the beauty of Mascagni's music. Fans of classical opera will not be disappointed by this recording.