The centenary of Giacomo's death Puccini is celebrated by Antonella Ruggiero with the release of “Puccini?”, an album that reinterprets the arias of the illustrious composer. The idea is to revive Puccini's music with a modern approach, in a marriage between tradition and innovation.
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A Long Work
Date The entire project was born in 2001 and has developed over the years, culminating in a final edition that includes arias such as “Recondita armonia” from Tosca and “Nessun dorma” from Turandot. The choice of songs was guided by the love of melody, and the care of the arrangements was focused on making the tones more natural and engaging.
A Respectful and Innovative Approach
Antonella Ruggiero explains that she imagined Puccini himself amused by the idea of going beyond the confines of the traditional operatic world. The artistic and musical production is entrusted to Roberto Colombo, with Francesco Buzzurro for the musical adaptation for the pieces that require the use of the guitar.
A Versatile Voice
Antonella Ruggiero is recognized for her vocal versatility and ability to span different genres, always maintaining a high level of elegance and intensity in her performances. After a long journey with Matia Bazar, her solo career began in 1996 with the album “Libera”. The release of “Puccini?” on November 29, 2024 represents a further step in her ongoing musical exploration. The album is available in various formats, including CD Digipack, vinyl and digital, under the Libera/BMG label, marking an important milestone in the celebrations of the composer from Lucca.
Article published on November 26, 2024 - 15:37
I read the article about Antonella Ruggiero and Puccini. It's interesting how she tries to combine modern music with traditional music. I hope her album will bring a new audience to appreciate Puccini, but I'm not sure if it will work.