Soprano Radu Marian Sings “Lascia ch’io pianga“

Born in 1977 in Romania, Marian is quite popular in a historical repertoire he has helped bring back to the modern classical music scene. He has been the recipient of many awards and singing prizes, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia. He is much respected, and is commonly featured at important music festivals throughout Europe. Radu Marian a true soprano, “soprano“ being a vocal part, not a human gender. Because of a medical condition, he never went through puberty, so his voice did not change. Suffice it to say, therefore, that he was a boy soprano who became an adult soprano. For me, that says it all. What does matter is his clear, pure and high sound that makes this classic aria so very attractive and beautiful. The aria had several iterations prior to its status today as a concert aria, the best known being Almirena’s aria from Rinaldo.