Cilea: Songs & Piano Music

Description

Francesco Cilea (1866-1950) went into history as the composer of one opera, Adrienne Lecouvreur. However, this late romantic Italian left a fine oeuvre of chamber and solo works, wonderfully evoca- tive music, full of subtlety and finesse, in the style of early Debussy, studies in sonority and instrumental colours. This new recording presents a selection of art songs and piano works. The songs are typically Italian in their simple, fluid, and elegant vocal melodies. “The real instrument of expression of the passions is the