Mantovani & his Orchestra: Mediterranean Melodies – “Italia Mia” Album

Contents

1. Catari, Catari (Core n’grato) (Cardillo, Caidiferro)
2. Capriccio Italien Theme (trad.)
3. Italia Mia (Mantovani)
4. Vissi d’arte (Puccini)
5. Mattinata (Leoncavallo)
6. Carnival of Venice (trad.)
7. Bersaglieri March
8. Come Back to Sorrento (De Curtis)
9. Return to Me
10. Nessun Dorma (Puccini)
11. Italian Fantasia (Medley) O Sole Mio; A Frangesa; Santa Lucia; Maria, Mari !; Funiculi, funicula

BONUS TRACKS from ‘Continetal Encores’ ‘Opera Melodies’ etc

1. Cara Nome (Verdi)
2. More than Ever (Come prima) (Panzeri; Taccani; Di Paola)
3. Brindisi (Verdi)
4. La Vie en Rose (Monnot & Louiguy)
5. Cielito Lindo (Santos)
6. O Mio Babbino (Puccini)
7. Siboney (Lecuona)
8. Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)
9. La Paloma (Yradier; arr.Mantovani)
10. Poppa Piccolino (Mascheroni)
11. La Mer (Trenet)
12. April in Portugal (Ferrao)
13. Arrivederci Roma (Rascel)

The recordings of Mantovani and his orchestra are classics of upscale light music. With his typical Mantovani string sound, he delighted audiences around the globe. The CD presents the original studio album ‘Italia mia’ and offers an additional 13 bonus tracks.