Classic Brit Nominee and BBC Music Ambassador Carly Paoli releases ‘Due Anime’, a collection of Italian-themed songs featuring compositions by Ennio Morricone, Luis Bacalov and Romano Musumarra. Guest performers include Alessandro Safina and Andrea Griminelli, as well as unique duets with the late MGM hero Mario Lanza, and Carly’s own grandfather Appollonio. The album was released on December 6^th 2019.

‘Due Anime’ (‘Two Souls’) represents the dual heritage of Carly Paoli’s family. Inspired by her formative years divided between her musical studies in the UK and performing in the piazzas of Puglia in her holidays, the ‘English rose with Italian roots’ has delighted audiences in both countries. Her career has afforded her the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the O2 Arena and the Roman Forum, and alongside luminaries such as Andrea Bocelli, Elaine Paige, David Foster and José Carreras.

Drawing on her Italian heritage has been a constant throughout Carly’s career. Many of the classical techniques associated with classical singing comes from opera, and Carly’s musical apprenticeship in its birthplace was strengthened by her exposure to this.

“I grew up in Nottinghamshire surrounded by my English family, yet across the sea in Southern Italy was – and still today is – a large portion of my maternal family. Summer was always my favourite time of year because it consisted of sand, sun, sea and, most importantly… singing! During those summers I would sing for local events and masses. Looking back, it was a priceless experience for a young performer, and I can’t help acknowledging life’s beautiful tapestry.”