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Il trovatore, Act II : Verdi: Il trovatore, Act II: Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto by Shirley Verrett album cover

Il trovatore, Act II : Verdi: Il trovatore, Act II: Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto

by Shirley Verrett

About This Song

About "Il trovatore, Act II : Verdi: Il trovatore, Act II: Mal reggendo all'aspro assalto" by Shirley Verrett

Azucena's 'Mal reggendo' is a mother's confession wrapped in firelight. Verrett lets the melody stagger—grief breaking through the gypsy's stoic exterior. The orchestra's march rhythm becomes a cruel counterpoint to her halting recollection.