Francesco Paolo Tosti, the celebrated composer whose world fame went from being a very popular singer in Rome, to be the author of more than five hundred songs while in London, wrote La Preghiera (The Prayer).
Published by Ricordi in 1880 it has become one of his most well known songs. Countertenor Miguel Ulla and Pianist John Bryden, present to the audience this particular piece. One of the last examples of the castrati era. (Alessandro Moreschi, the last castrati, sung this "Preghiera" many times and even recorded it).
Francesco Paolo Tosti dedicated it to "the most gentle Lady Mary Massimo", in her loving memory.
Miguel Ulla, CountertenorJohn Bryden, Piano
Irene Guerrrero Cediel · February 23, 2025 · Verified buyer
Miguel exploring new repertoire with Tosti has been a beautiful experience to listen to. Hopefully, we will also listen to some other works of the nineteenth century!
Francesco Paolo Tosti, the celebrated composer whose world fame went from being a very popular singer in Rome, to be the author of more than five hundred songs while in London, wrote La Preghiera (The Prayer).
Published by Ricordi in 1880 it has become one of his most well known songs. Countertenor Miguel Ulla and Pianist John Bryden, present to the audience this particular piece. One of the last examples of the castrati era. (Alessandro Moreschi, the last castrati, sung this "Preghiera" many times and even recorded it).
Francesco Paolo Tosti dedicated it to "the most gentle Lady Mary Massimo", in her loving memory.
Miguel Ulla, CountertenorJohn Bryden, Piano
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