In the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, CBS Masterworks recorded solo recital albums with a number of opera stars, many at the height of their careers, that are both important recorded documents and regularly requested for reissue. Fans of Carlo Bergonzi will delight in this recording of favorite Italian bel canto songs by the amazing tenor. Many selections are making their first compact disc release!

"Throughout my career, all over the world, I have sung the Italian songs that I performed on this recording. They are part of who I am, part of the identity of any Italian tenor. What these songs give the listener transcends any knowledge of the Italian language. The melodies simply reach out to the heart."