Stephen Costello releases homage to Mario Lanza: Be My Love
Today brings the release of Stephen Costello’s latest album on Delos, Be My Love. The recording – his second on the label – pays homage to tenor Mario Lanza and features a selection of songs that echo the famed singer’s favourite repertoire, highlighting his mastery of diction and legato, and clarion high notes.
For Stephen, Lanza served as an inspiration as a singer hailing from his own hometown. “As a tenor raised in Northeast Philadelphia, recording an album dedicated to Mario Lanza felt like coming home in the most profound way,” Stephen says.
Today’s release is followed next week by Stephen’s appearance in La bohème at The Metropolitan Opera in which he sings Rodolfo. The production comes almost 20 years after his Met debut as Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor.
The album is recorded with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra conducted by Constantine Orbelian, and is available now on Delos. Watch a trailer for the album below.