Serenata / Souvenirs d'un concert, for Tenor and Orchestra (Bracco/Caruso, arr. A. Timofeev) - Score & Parts - PDF

C. A. Bracco: Serenata / Souvenirs d'un concert. Lyrics by Enrico Caruso. Arrangement for Tenor and Orchestra (2015) by Alexander Timofeev. Conductor's score and orchestra parts - PDF, 27 / 31 pages. Duration:4'. Orchestration: 2-2-2-2, 2-0-2-0, perc., harp, tenor solo, strings.

What is included:
Conductor's score - PDF, 27 pages.
Orchestra parts - PDF, 116 pages.
Tenor & Piano score for rehearsal - PDF, 6 pages,

Performances:
Video (2015) - Michael Spyres, tenor; Christopher Koch, conductor.


Alexander Timofeev's arrangement of "Souvenirs d'un concert (Serenata)" for Tenor and Orchestra—originally composed by C. Adolfo Bracco and famously performed by Enrico Caruso—breathes new life into this nostalgic Neapolitan song, transposing it for tenor and orchestra with lush, Romantic textures. Timofeev’s scoring enhances the serenade’s lyrical tenderness and dramatic arcs, blending sweeping strings, warm woodwinds, and delicate harp flourishes to frame the vocal line with both intimacy and grandeur. Tenor Michael Spyres, in his performance of this arrangement, delivers a masterful interpretation, combining his signature technical brilliance—effortless high notes and dynamic control—with deep expressive warmth, capturing the song’s bittersweet longing. The result is a captivating homage to Caruso’s legacy while showcasing Timofeev’s skill in reimagining historical repertoire with modern orchestral richness and Spyres’ extraordinary vocal artistry.