Music by Torsten Rasch and Libretto by Max Hoehn

Experience the remarkable life story of Alessandro Moreschi (1858-1922), the last-ever castrato to be employed by the Pope.

This extract comes from the second half of the opera. Alessandro has scandalised Rome by marrying a younger woman, Guendalina. The two go on holiday to escape the gossip, but memories from Alessandro's childhood come back to haunt him...

Cast: Andrew Watts, Rebecca Bottone, Alan Ewing & Isaac Rogers
Conductor: Gerry Cornelius & CHROMA Ensemble

Recorded at St Judes-on-the-Hill, London in November 2021

Sound: Hanger Hill Records

Commissioned by Opera21 with the support of the Marchus Trust, Golsoncott Foundation and individual donors.

The Last Castrato (Excerpt From the Opera)

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