Cinema Collection
Vega2, 2023
8/10
The Italia soprano singer Giorgia Fumanti delivers classic songs from composers such as John Barry, Henry Mancini, Giorgio Moroder, Ennio Morricone and John Williams, plus others, which have populated some of the most treasured movies of our time.
“Over The Rainbow” gets the listen off to a heartfelt start, where Fumanti’s delicate and powerful voice flows with a calming intimacy, and “Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing” follows with a pretty dreaminess that uses elegant keys alongside the powerful singing.
Further on, “Moon River” finds a stirring place to reside thanks to the expressive vocals and warm keys, while “Angel” puts a very unique spin on the Sarah McLachlan hit with so much lovely instrumentation amid each soaring note.
Closer to the end, Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” places an orchestral slant on the rich album highlight, and “Your Love” exits with a soft and absorbing cinematic quality, as Fumanti hits some incredibly high notes with ease.
We’ve all heard these songs before, but never quite like this, and they’ll certainly strike a chord with anyone who appreciates the originals.
Travels well with: Jan Cronin- I Thought About You; Vanessa Racci- Jazzy Italian