Various Composers - Sentimenti (Karine Babajanyan; Alessandro Amoretti)

Information

• Antonio Cesti - L'Orontea: Intorno all'idol mio
• Franz Liszt - 3 Sonetti del Petrarca, S. 270a
• Francesco Paolo Tosti - 4 Canzoni d'Amaranta
• Ottorino Respighi - 4 Liriche, P. 125: No. 4, Sopra un'aria antica
• Ottorino Respighi - 4 Rispetti toscani, P. 103

Karine Babajanyan, soprano

Alessandro Amoretti, piano

Date: 2025

Label: Oehms Classics

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The album Sentimenti is a musical journey centered on the exploration of deep human emotions through vocal art. It bridges eras by reviving historical melodies in a modern light. The program begins with the delicate elegance of Intorno all’idol mio, followed by Franz Liszt’s Three Petrarca Sonnets, which transform Petrarch’s poetry into Romantic expressions of emotional conflict. Francesco Paolo Tosti’s Four Amaranta Songs convey unrequited love with lyrical simplicity and emotional depth. Ottorino Respighi’s Sopra un’aria antica evokes the past through the familiar tones of Cesti’s melody, while his Four Tuscan Rispetti celebrate Italian folk tradition. Sentimenti is both an emotional and intellectual experience, showing that music—and the feelings it expresses—transcends time.

Karine Babajanyan (b. 1968) is a German-Armenian soprano known for her powerful voice and dramatic presence. A graduate of the Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan, she refined her technique in Rome and Milan. Her career began in Germany, with a long-standing engagement at the Stuttgart State Opera (2003–2011). She has performed at major international opera houses and received the prestigious R. Wagner Scholarship for her role as Senta in The Flying Dutchman. Highlights include Tosca at the Vienna State Opera (DVD), Les Noces at La Scala, and Iris at the Konzerthaus Berlin, the latter earning her an OPUS Klassik nomination. Her recordings include Puccini Arias (EMI Classics)

Alessandro Amoretti (b. 1963), a vocal coach and pianist from Livorno, Italy, is recognized for his work with leading international music institutions. Formerly Studienleiter at the opera houses in Bremen and Weimar, he has freelanced since 2011, collaborating with renowned venues such as the Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival, and Glyndebourne Festival. He works closely with conductor Enrique Mazzola as a music assistant in various opera productions and has taught masterclasses at the Sibelius Academy and Royal Danish Opera Academy. Amoretti also performs internationally as a pianist and continuo player with ensembles like the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Staatskapelle Weimar.

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