giuseppe saverio mercadante nelly miricioiu anthony michaels moore marcus jerome alastair miles jennifer rhys davies paul nilon philharmonia orchestra david parry orazi e curiazi Trap Xavier Cugat was one of

Xavier Cugat was one of the mid-20th century's most popular bandleaders

each version rewarding close listening

Label Nuclear Blast Year 2017 Country Europe Format CD

Pourquoi Dis-tu Pourquoi

"Find My Baby" / "Jungle Fever" from 1965 exemplifies their energetic approach: driving rhythms

giuseppe saverio mercadante nelly miricioiu anthony michaels moore marcus jerome alastair miles jennifer rhys davies paul nilon philharmonia orchestra david parry orazi e curiazi Trap Xavier Cugat was one ofSymbolic image for the detailed description and condition, please read the Item Details below. Mercadante's *Orazi e Curiazi* stands as a fascinating bridge between Rossini's comedic brilliance and the deeper dramatic ambitions of mid nineteenth century Italian opera. Based on Corneille's classical tragedy about rival families locked in mortal combat, this work showcases the composer's gift for expansive vocal writing and orchestral colorqualities