"La Passione, the Passion: These Italian folk songs have always been so close to my heart because of the passion they naturally express. Most of these songs were written in remembrance of their homeland. Many Italians emigrated west, in search of success and a new way of life. These songs were sung to evoke the life and land, they left behind. They talk of the towns, the mountains, the seas, the loves they have lost and the loves they still hold in their hearts. Whether the song is from the North, South, East or West of Italy, there is one thing that connects them all ... The Passion. Enjoy." Alfie Boe

Artists

Alfie Boe (tenor), Matteo Saggese (piano), Chris Cameron (piano), Stephanie Gonley (violin), Mauro Di Domenico (guitars, bouzouki), Alfonso Deidda (Woodwinds, soprano saxophone), John Parricelli (mandolin) & Nigel Hopkins (accordion)

The Metro Voices & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Valeriano Chiaravalle