Experience the timeless elegance of Mario Lanza with his enchanting album "La Donna E Mobile," released on May 19, 2023, by Moonhoney Records. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including the beloved canzone napoletana and timeless opera arias, showcasing Lanza's unparalleled vocal prowess and versatility.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of 56 tracks, each remastered in 2014 to ensure the highest audio quality. From the iconic "La Donna E Mobile" from Verdi's "Rigoletto" to the heartwarming "You'll Never Walk Alone," and the enchanting "April in Paris," every song is a testament to Lanza's enduring appeal. The album also includes beloved operetta numbers from "The Student Prince" and "The Desert Song," as well as classic standards like "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "What Is This Thing Called Love?"
With a duration of 2 hours and 41 minutes, "La Donna E Mobile" offers a comprehensive journey through Mario Lanza's illustrious career, highlighting his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and charismatic presence. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this album is a treasure trove of musical gems that will delight and inspire.
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Tracks
La Donna E Mobile (From "Rigoletto") [Remastered 2014]Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Mario Lanza
E Lucevan Le Stelle (From "Tosca") [Remastered 2014]Giacomo Puccini, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Mario Lanza
Che Gelida Manina (From "La Boheme") [Remastered 2014]Giacomo Puccini, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Mario Lanza
Questa O Quella (From "Rigoletto") [Remastered 2014]Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Mario Lanza
I'll Walk with God (Remastered 2014)Nicholas Brodszky, Francis Webster, Mario Lanza
Somebody Bigger Than You and I (Remastered 2014)Johnny Lange, Hy Heath, Sonny Burke, Mario Lanza
You'll Never Walk Alone (Remastered 2014)Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Mario Lanza
The Lord's Prayer (Remastered 2014)Albert Malotte, Mario Lanza
I Love Thee (Remastered 2014)Edvard Grieg, Hans Andersen, Mario Lanza
Ave Maria (Remastered 2014)Johann Bach, Charles Gounod, Mario Lanza
Ciribiribin (Remastered 2014)Alberto Pestalozza, Harry James, Jack Lawrence, Mario Lanza
I Never Knew (Remastered 2014)Gus Kahn, Ted Fiorito, Mario Lanza
Somewhere a Voice Is Calling (Remastered 2014)Eileen Newton, Arthur Tate, Mario Lanza
Wonder Why (Remastered 2014)Nicholas Brodszky, Sammy Cahn, Mario Lanza
And Here You Are (Remastered 2014)Tony Lovello, Mel Levin, Mario Lanza
Song of Songs (Remastered 2014)Clarence Lucas, Harold Vicars, Mario Lanza
April in Paris (Remastered 2014)Yip Harburg, Vernon Duke, Mario Lanza
What Is This Thing Called Love? (Remastered 2014)Cole Porter, Mario Lanza
Falling in Love with Love (Remastered 2014)Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Mario Lanza
A Kiss in the Dark (Remastered 2014)Victor Herbert, Buddy DeSylva, Mario Lanza
And This Is My Beloved (Remastered 2014)Robert Wright, George Forrest, Mario Lanza
Time on My Hands (Remastered 2014)Harold Adamson, Vincent Youmans, Mack Gordon, Mario Lanza
Beloved (Remastered 2014)Paul Webster, Nicholas Brodszky, Mario Lanza
Song of India (Remastered 2014)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Johnny Mercer, Mario Lanza
I've Got You Under My Skin (Remastered 2014)Cole Porter, Mario Lanza
You Do Something to Me (Remastered 2014)Cole Porter, Mario Lanza
Love Makes the World Go 'round (Remastered 2014)Bob Merrill, Mario Lanza
You Are My Love (Remastered 2014)Constantine Callinicos, Paul Webster, Mario Lanza
Drinking Song (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Someday (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Tomorrow (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Love Me Tonight (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Only a Rose (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Song of the Vagabonds (Remastered 2014)Rudolf Friml, Brian Hooker, Mario Lanza
Santa Lucia (Remastered 2014)Teodoro Cottrau, Mario Lanza
I Milioni D'arlecchino Serenade (Remastered 2014)Riccardo Drigo, Mario Lanza
Marechiare (Remastered 2014)Paulo Tosti, Salvatore di Giacomo, Mario Lanza
Drink, Drink. Drink (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Just We Two (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Golden Days (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Gaudeamus Igitur (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Serenade (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Deep in My Heart, Dear (From "The Student Prince") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Donnelly, Mario Lanza
Riff Song (From "The Desert Song") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Mario Lanza
The Desert Song (From "The Desert Song") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Mario Lanza
One Flower in Your Garden (From "The Desert Song") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Mario Lanza
Then You Will Know (From "The Desert Song") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Mario Lanza
One Alone (From "The Desert Song") [Remastered 2014]Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Mario Lanza
Vesti La Giubba (From "Pagliacci") [Remastered 2014]Ruggero Leoncavallo, Mario Lanza
Flower Song (From "Carmen") [Remastered 2014]Georges Bizet, Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Mario Lanza
Mario Lanza, the charismatic American tenor and actor, captivated audiences in the late 1940s and 1950s with his powerful voice and silver screen presence. Beginning his professional singing journey at just 16, Lanza's talent quickly caught the eye of Hollywood mogul Louis B. Mayer, who signed him to a seven-year film contract after a stunning performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Though his operatic stage experience was limited to two performances and a role in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in New Orleans, Lanza's enchanting voice and acting prowess made him a beloved star. His repertoire spans the emotive canzoni napoletane and the grandeur of opera, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.
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