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Antonio Pappano

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The 2014 commemorative disc of the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, conducted by Antonio Pappano, features the "William Tell" Overture and other repertoire unique to this duo, which had the audience in raptures during their last visit to Japan. The overture to "William Tell," which caused a great sensation in the audience at their last performance in Japan, and other repertoire unique to this duo. This is a captivating work by one of Italy's leading orchestras, with a sound that explodes with the powerful climaxes of Rossini, Italy's most famous composer. (C)RS