Many Voices
The debut album of pure beauty by
composer and conductor
Steven Mercurio.
Modern romantic songs and serenades for voice and orchestra featuring the sublime artistry of Sumi Jo, Andrea Bocelli, Gino Quilico, Marcello Giordani, Ana Maria Martinez and Rolando Villazon.
Available August 29th on Sony Classical CDs "I met Steven many years ago during "La Bohème." From that time on, we have worked together very often and I am very happy when I can work with him because, first of all, he's a great musician. Second, he likes his job and when he does music, he's always so happy and he can transmit his happiness to the singers.” – Andrea Bocelli
“He’s got all the necessary things – incredible talent, phenomenal craft, and he deals with people well. He’s able to bring out the big shapes, and he’s not afraid to go for the jugular.” – John Corigliano, Pulitzer Prize, Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer
“Living up to the implications of his name, Mercurio sustained excitement, and gave the lyricism its due. Clearly, this is a major talent.” - The Los Angeles Times
With their soaring romantic melodies and richly textured orchestral settings, the passionate songs composer/conductor Steven Mercurio introduces on Many Voices transcend the boundaries that separate classical and popular song. Five of the world’s greatest singers – tenors Andrea Bocelli, Rolando Villazón and Marcello Giordani, sopranos Sumi Jo and Ana María Martínez and baritone Gino Quilico – lend their dazzling voices to the songs of their friend and colleague.
On Many Voices, Steven Mercurio the composer effortlessly blends the expressive range, depth and subtlety of classical orchestral song with the immediate appeal of pop ballads. His influences are diverse. But his music – modern yet steeped in a heightened Romantic style – bears an unmistakable Italian accent, with the irresistible intensity of beloved Italian canzone and a magical melodic sweep that is in the tradition of such masters as Puccini, Respighi and the latter-day film composers Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone.
Features selections:
- A White Rose
- Desiderio
- Daydream
- Good-Night
- Paternita
- Song On Chaos
- Serenade for Tenor and Orchestra
Avaiilable @ Amazon.com & iTunes
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