Aesthetes
With Peggy Reynolds.
Gabriele D'Annunzio described himself as a frantic poet and an indefatigable narrator of dreams. He was also an aesthete, who carried about with him on his numerous travels a kit with rugs, drapes and cushions to make even the most austere hotel room into a home. D'Annunzio also called himself an ardent lover of beautiful women, so perhaps it is not too difficult to conjecture what went on among those soft furnishings. Music includes excerpts from: Tosti A Vucchella
Roberto Alagna (tenor),
Davie and Frederico Alagna (guitars) Wagner Tristan und
Isolde Jane Eagien (soprano), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Mark Elder
Poulenc Quatre Petites Prières Respighi Quattro Liriche
Faridah Subrata (soprano),
Czechoslovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Adriano