Francesco Cilea (1866-1950) went into history as the composer of one opera, Adrienne Lecouvreur. However, this late romantic Italian left a fine oeuvre of chamber and solo works, wonderfully evocative music, full of subtlety and finesse, in the style of early Debussy, studies in sonority and instrumental colours. This new recording presents a selection of art songs and piano works. The songs are typically Italian in their simple, fluid, and elegant vocal melodies. “The real instrument of expression of the passions is the divine human voice, with which no instrument can ever compete” As Cilea himself said in an interview. Beautifully performed by Lenny Lorenzani (soprano) and David Boldrini (piano).