Stefano Bollani & Iiro Rantala: Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XV

Pianists Stefano  Bollani and Iiro Rantala bring together 176 ivories to interpret and give tribute to songs associated with opera on this concert recording. The interplay is in a friendly mood, longing on “Caruso” and graceful for “Musetta Waltz” with  lots of whimsy and frivolity thrown in, as on the p layful “Te Voglio Bene Assaje’ and “June”. The dynamics are a treat here, taking a wild journey on “Va, Pensiero” while gently prancing on “All’Inizio”. Ride’ Pagliaccio!

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