Alfie Boe "Franz Lehár: Love was a Dream" SACD
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Franz Lehár (1870 - 1948) wrote some of the most instantly recognisable and beautiful music in 20th century operetta producing songs that are charmingly lyrical and incredibly melodic.
Growing up listening to Richard Tauber Alfie discovered less frequently recorded repertoire full of Lehár's trademark drama and romance, included here alongside songs from the famously popular Merry Widow.
Alfie recorded Franz Lehár at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall with the respected Orchestra of Scottish Opera and conductor Michael Rosewell, resulting in a delightfully live, cohesive sound.
Alfie Boe's incredible voice has won him many awards: a Tony Award for his performance on Broadway, the John McCormack Young Voice Award and the Lyric Tenor of the World Audience Award. He was also the only artist to be nominated in two categories at the 2008 Classical BRIT awards.
He has performed to critical acclaim at the Opera National du Rhin, Strasbourg and La Monnaie, Brussels. In concert Alfie has performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra, RLPO, LPO, Ulster Orchestra, RPO, Kristiansand Symfoniorkester, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra.
His performances have charm and grace, his singing is secure and polished, and his engaging personality make him as popular in the business as he is with the public. The Telegraph
Tracklisting
- Just believe it's true
- Vilia
- Girls were made to love and kiss
- Oh maiden, my maiden
- You are my heart's delight
- Love was a dream
- Beautiful Italy
- Patiently Smiling
- Love unspoken
- Friends, this is the life for me
- Beneath the window
- Farewell, my love, farewell