Giacomo Puccini’s operas are largely throughcomposed. Only occasionally does the master of verismo slacken the pace to indulge himself with an aria. The undeniable highlights of his operas, these arias are often performed in concert. The Italian conductor Andreas Gies has arranged Puccini’s bestknown arias and duets for reduced wind ensemble, enabling these to be performed in smaller settings. While the string section can also be reduced in size, a sufficient number of players is needed to perform the many divisi.
“Tu che di gel sei cinta” is a tender yet powerful aria that touchingly reveals Liù’s deepest emotions. The beauty and tragedy of her devotion and courage become clear as she expresses her readiness to sacrifice everything for her love for Calaf.
For a balanced sound, we recommend a minimum string section of 54332.
- ISMN: 9790007330590 (M007330590)
