Giuditta Scorcelletti Nightingale Import HQCD

Wonderful renditions of Michael Hoppé's classic music with audiophile female vocals beautifully sung by Giuditta Scorcelletti to poetic lyrics by David George. Arrangements by Alessandro Bongi.

Giuditta's voice is perfectly suited to Hoppé's heartfelt melodies as well as George's poetic lyrics. Known as a folk singer in Italy, Giuditta Scorcelletti's voice is strong yet delicate, passionate and pure, and without affectation. The instrumentation is simple and is mostly acoustic guitar, but a few of the sixteen tracks have subtle flutes, keyboard, bass, cello, and others. However, it is always Giuditta's voice that is front and center. Michael Hoppé has been one of my very favorite artists since the late 1990's, so some of these songs are very familiar as he has created different versions of some of them, but Giuditta's fresh interpretations make them sparkle as if brand new. David George's poetic lyrics cover many subjects and Giuditta's lovely voice brings the words to life. This album is a rare treat for the senses, and one that came about through what Hoppé calls a miracle — it was just meant to be! Sure to be one of my Favorites for the year. I give it my highest recommendation!