The Last Castrato

Giovanni Battista Velluti, born in 1780, was the last representative of the great Italian castrati. His extraordinary voice, which was both powerful and agile, and his impressive vocal artistry opened the doors of the most prestigious European opera houses. His talent for highly complex vocal embellishments had a lasting influence on the style of vocal interpretation in the 19th century. Accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles, Franco Fagioli immerses himself in the world of Velluti and conveys the scope of his genius through his most famous roles.