Vocal recitals often feature German lied and French mélodies – and rightly so. But what about the rich tradition of Italian songs?
Italian vocal music is not just about opera. It is also about the magical intimacy of chamber music and song. Emma's groundbreaking research into 20th-century Italian art song has already seen the release of a series of acclaimed recordings. Starring international artists who regularly feature as soloists at La Scala, Milan and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, these recordings give voice to Italian composers who are still overshadowed by the great success of Italian opera:
| Franco Alfano: Songs | Anna Pirozzi (soprano) |
| Sera d'inverno: Songs by Ildebrando Pizzetti | Hanna Hipp (mezzo-soprano) |
| Shakespeare Sonnets by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco | Ashley Riches (bass-baritone) |
| L'Infinito | Kamelia Kader (mezzo-soprano) |
In addition to her extensive performing career as a pianist, Emma is a regular coach at the Royal Opera House, Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Verbier Festival Academy. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of singers and collaborative pianists to explore the rich soundscape of 20th-century Italian art song.
