Kaufmann brings his celebrated style and drama to Italian arias made famous by tenor stars from Caruso to Pavarotti. Probably the best known is the 'clown aria' 'Vesti la giubba' from Pagliacci - a vocal and dramatic showpiece and THE definitive aria for the verismo tenor The album also features several rarities, including Romeo's heartbreaking final aria from Zandonai's Romeo e Giulietta Recorded in Rome with the Orchestra and chorus of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia conducted by Antonio Pappano.