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Vittorio Grigolo:

The Romantic Hero

Vittorio Grigòlo, an exclusive Sony Classical artist, will release his first all-French recording,The Romantic Hero on May 19, 2014. For the new album, the celebrated Italian tenor has selected excerpts from leading roles in operas of Massenet, Gounod, Meyerbeer, Halévy, Bizet, and Offenbach.

Although Vittorio is established as one of his generation's leading interpreters of Italian lyric-tenor roles, the French hero has, in fact, provided a key vehicle in propelling him to international recognition. Particularly significant was his triumph in 2010 as Des Grieux in Manon, opposite Anna Netrebko, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden ("The birth of a star," noted the Evening Standard). When Vittorio returned to London for Faust the following year (with Angela Gheorghiu, René Pape, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky), the Financial Times reported that "his bright, Italianate self-confidence is shaded with subtle French variety and impeccable artistry." In 2011 the tenor was similarly hailed as Roméo at La Scala and Los Angeles Opera, and as Hoffmann at Opernhaus Zürich. His eagerly awaited debut as Wertheris scheduled for June 2014 at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

The Romantic Heroexplores grandly romantic arias that ideally suit Vittorio's natural temperament and personality. The hero "makes me feel alive when I'm onstage, says Vittorio. "I chose the French hero because each aria is special for me in a certain way, and reveals something hidden inside me."

Vittorio Grigolo:

Ave Maria

Vittorio Grigòlo is renowned for his soaring tenor voice, his handsome stage presence, and his unmatched success in the fields of opera and popular music. But he learned his craft in a very different arena of music-making. From the ages of 11 to 14 he was a chorister with the legendary SISTINE CHAPEL CHOIR in Rome, one of the oldest choirs in the world and the source of western religious music. For this reason, he brings a uniquely authentic approach to his intimate sacred album Ave Maria, available now from Sony Classical. "I want to let people know where I come from, and to share my story," says Vittorio, who personally unearthed some of the hidden scores from the Vatican and closely advised on several of the orchestral arrangements.

 

Vittorio Grigolo:

The Italian Tenor

"A charismatic performer with undeniable audience appeal" - The New York Times

Sony Classical proudly announces its debut release by the highly-acclaimed tenor Vittorio Grigolo. Hailed as one of the finest tenors in recent times, Grigolo's recording of The Italian Tenor will be available on October 5 and features famous arias and lesser known discoveries. Also, on October 16, Grigolo makes his highly anticipated debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Rodolfo in La Bohýme. Grigolo purposely waited to record his first operatic solo album until he had something unique to communicate in the repertoire.

 

Vittorio Grigolo:

Arrivederci

Hailed by the Independent as 'the most exciting young male talent in opera today,' Vittorio Grigolo follows up his Sony Classical debut album, The Italian Tenor, with his second release, Arrivederci - a fresh and personal take on Italy's exceptional musical heritage, available September 20. Also on November 6, Vittorio will also make his west coast operatic debut at the LA Opera, starring as Romeo in Shakespeare's classic, Romeo et Juliette.