Amore Infinito

by Placido Domingo

Overview

One of the most beloved spiritual leaders of the modern era, Pope John Paul II was not only a humanitarian and theologian, but an artist and author. In his pre-Papal life as Karol Wojtyla, the holy man wrote plays, essays, and, most notably, poetry. Considering that John Paul II was known as the "people's Pope," it makes sense that his work should be interpreted by another figure with populist leanings, the great tenor Placido Domingo, who consistently brought classical music to non-traditional audiences. As such, much of the music here is of a very accessible nature. "La Tua Semplicita" is a duet that employs a sweeping, cinematic orchestral arrangement, while the gentle, Domingo-composed "Gratitude" pairs the opera great with R&B crooner Vanessa Williams and features Irish penny whistle. Throughout, Domingo attempts to capture both the simple truth and faith-based zeal that characterized Pope John Paul II's literary work.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/15/2014
Label:	Sony Classical
UPC:	0888430538023

Tracks

1. La coscienza
2. La tua semplicit¿¿
3. Risuona anima mia
4. A Mother's Wonderment
5. Anima nell'anima
6. Canto del sole inesauribile
7. Palabras
8. Love
9. Amore glorificato
10. Gratitude
11. La libert¿¿
12. Madre

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Placido Domingo   Primary Artist,Vocals,Tenor (Vocal)
Josh Groban   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Katherine Jenkins   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist,Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)
Andrea Bocelli   Primary Artist,Vocals,Tenor (Vocal),Featured Artist
Vanessa Williams   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Michael Lang   Piano
Tom Ranier   Piano
Daniel Greco   Percussion
George Doering   Guitar
Jorge Calandrelli   Synthesizer,Piano,Conductor
Tom Rainier   Piano
Steve Kujala   Flute,Pan Flute,Penny Whistle
Bruce Dukov   Violin
Nick Ingman   Conductor
Gregg Field   Drums
Warren Luening   Trumpet
Los Angeles Children's Chorus   Ensemble,Featured Artist,Children's Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra   Ensemble,Orchestra
Rebecca Gilliver   Cello
Gary Foster   Clarinet
Kevin Axt   Bass,Guitar
Gregg Bissonette   Drums

Technical Credits

Rob Mathes   Recording,Vocal Recording
Pope John Paul II   Text,Composer
Justin Gerrish   Pro-Tools,Digital Editing
Fio Zanotti   Composer
Jorge Calandrelli   Rhythm Arrangements,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Pierpaolo Guerrini   Recording,Vocal Recording
Bob Mallory   Assistant Engineer
Alejandro Barajas   Assistant Engineer
Jeremy Lopez   Assistant Engineer
Kenneth Chalmers   Text Translation
Richard Evidon   Text Translation
Ray Burmiston   Photography
Matthew Jordan Smith   Photography
Merle Kersten   Design,Art Direction
Mike Ault   Pro-Tools,Digital Editing
Reinhard Luthje   Text Translation,Liner Note Translation
Daniel Fesquet   Booklet Editor
Bill Smith   Recording,Vocal Recording
Carla Ortiz Oporto   Photography
Luca Rossetti   Photography
Jean-Claude Poyet   Text Translation
Fred Munzmaier   Art Direction
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Eugene Kohn   Arranger,Vocal Arrangement
Pat Dillet   Vocal Recording
Patrick Dillett   Engineer
Greg Bartheld   Mixing,Pro-Tools,Recording,Programming,Sound Design,Audio Engineer,Digital Editing,Mixing Assistant,Synthesizer Engineer
Dick Lewzey   Engineer,Recording
Jeff Franzel   Composer
Wayne Warnecke   Engineer
Sheila Rock   Cover Photo
Ruben Martin   Cover Photo
Karol Wojtyla   Text
Luis Carlos Gago   Translation
Don Murray   Mixing,Engineer,Recording,Vocal Mixing,Vocal Recording,Mixing
Rich Davis   Project Coordinator
Maurizio Fabrizio   Composer
Ira Pittelman   Executive Producer
Don Erik Franzen   Executive Producer
Joseph Soldo   Music Contractor
Ray Bermiston   Photography
Stefano Tomaselli   Composer
Adrian Berwick   Executive Producer
Anne Tomlinson   Children's Choirmaster
Guido Morra   Composer
Warmecle. Wayne   Engineer
Kaballa   Composer
Antonio Galbiati   Composer
David Benson   Editing,Programming,Recording Editor
Matt Lawrence   Recording,Vocal Recording
Brian Warwick   Assistant Engineer
Dennis Collins   Liner Note Translation
Mat Bartram   Pro-Tools,Digital Editing
Placido Domingo   Composer,Liner Notes,Photography,Translation,Executive Producer,Production Executive,Liner Note Translation
Aaron Walk   Pro-Tools,Digital Editing