It is a star of classical music that pays tribute to the greatest castrato of history. In her latest album, Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli pays tribute to Farinelli in an eponymous album available today. A tribute that can be seen from the cover of this record, where the singer is grimed with a beard and a mustache.
" He will remain a legend, an idol for us all "It would be easy to believe that this photo is only a communication strategy of the artist to sell better, but no. This has a direct link with the work of the "rock star" of the 18th century: "Farinelli could be disguised as a woman one evening, and as an emperor the next day," says the artist. "I really find this exceptional flexibility, not only in the voice, but also in plunging into different characters."
The next single from 'Farinelli' is out now! Listen to 'Dead Col Fiero Aspetto' from Hasse's Opera 'Marc'Antonio e Cleopatra': https://t.co/n4xf4I4IKV
My album 'Farinelli' will be released next week on Fri 29th Nov! You can pre-order it here: https://t.co/wqf7ivXFJ0pic.twitter.com/67wn3cWtw4
"I think Farinelli was the greatest of his century, and the music written for him is phenomenal, he will remain a legend, an idol for us all."