Francesco Paolo Tosti

Romanzen

A wonderful collection of songs by the master of Italian melody. Tosti's style of popular salon song holds a unique place in vocal literature. He was obviously a great lover of the voiceit is music of pure, natural melodic expression. In fact, Verdi held that Tosti was the best voice maestro of his time. His songs have been favorites of many famous singers, perhaps most notably Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti. All the songs are presented in their original keys. Most are for High Voice or for Medium High Voice. Preface in English, Italian and German. Long lasting smythe-sewn binding. Contents: Mattinata / Vorrei morire! / Ave Maria / Aprile / Ideale / Ninon / Non t'amo piu! / Vorrei / Marechiare / Sogno / Malìa / L'ultimo bacio / Ridonami la calma!... / La seranata / Si tu le voulais! / Penso! / Chanson de l'adieu / La mia canzone! / Pour un baiser! / L'ultima canzone / 'A vucchella / Tristezza / Il pescatore canta!... / Luna d'estate!... / Tormento!