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Joseph Calleja Concert 2012
Times of Malta Interview
1 Verdi: Aida / Act 1 - 'Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida'  
2 Verdi: Il Trovatore / Act 3 - 'Ah sI ben mio'  
3 Verdi: Il Trovatore / Act 3 - 'Di quella pira'  
4 Verdi: La forza del destino / Act 3 - 'La vita e inferno'  
5 Verdi: La forza del destino / Act 4 - 'Invano Alvaro'  
6 Verdi: Don Carlo / Act 2 - 'E lui! desso! L'infante!'  
7 Verdi: Otello / Act 1 - 'Gia nella notte densa'  
8 Verdi: Otello / Act 2 - 'Oh! Mostruosa colpa!... S?, per ciel marmoreo, giuro!'  
9 Verdi: Otello / Act 3 - 'Dio! mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali'  
10 Verdi: Otello / Act 4 - 'Niun mi tema'  
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Joseph Calleja, one of the world's leading tenors, returns with his new album ‘Verdi' – due for release on Decca Classics on 2nd February 2018. The album sees Calleja explore the light and dark in Verdi's heroic tenor roles and features guest appearances from soprano Angela Gheorghiu and baritone Vittorio Vitelli.

Verdi has a special place in Calleja's heart, having made his debut as Macduff in Verdi's Macbeth when he was just 19. It is his first new album in six years – his last solo album ‘Amore' was released in September 2013 and he was also part of a 2013 recording of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra. However, this new album marks a significant step into Verdi repertoire for Calleja, as he tackles new roles which he has yet to play on stage.

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  • Joseph Calleja set for Opera Naples / Naples Daily News
    Posted At: August 9, 2018 12:00 AM

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  • Joseph Calleja - Verdi is WFMT: Featured New Release
    Posted At: February 3, 2018 12:00 AM

    Joseph Calleja explores the light and dark in Verdi's heroic tenors on his new album. A significant step into Verdi repertoire for Calleja, the album reflects the tenor's flourishing live career performing at leading opera houses the world over. The recording features solo favorites such as Celeste Aida and Di quella pira, as well as duets with soprano Angela Gheorghiu and baritone Vittori...
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  • Celebrate Joseph Calleja's 40th birthday with 40 fun facts about the tenor / OperaWire
    Posted At: January 22, 2018 12:00 AM

    Born on Jan. 22, 1978, Joseph Calleja turns 40 years old today. The Maltese tenor has risen to be one of the greatest singers in the world. In commemoration, here are 40 fun facts about this still burgeoning artist. He was born in Attard, Malta. He was inspired to sing at the age of 13 by the film "The Great Caruso," starring Mario Lanza. In 2012, he released an album dedicated to Lanza, enti...
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