Search - Alfie Boe :: La Passione

International 15 track version.A seductive slice of popular Neopolitan music from the singer who, until a year ago was the best kept secret in the classical world. The album conjures up the raw beauty and passion of the Mediterranean. Think sun drenched olive groves, the wild beauty of the Italian coast, vintage '50s and you get close to the evocative force behind La Passione. La Passione features some of the most famous examples, 'O Sole Mio', 'Funiculi Funicula', 'Santa Lucia' and 'Torna a Surriento' but also visits some lesser known but equally valued songs such as the wistful 'Feneste Ca Lucive', the intense and beautiful 'Passione' and the playful 'A Vuchella'. 'Caruso' was written in recent years by Lucio Dalle and, though not strictly speaking a Neapolitan song, it tells the story of one of Naples' most famous sons and the haunting lyrics and soaring melody are reminiscent of a Neapolitan classic "Dicitancell vuje". EMI. 2008.