This Christmas, Dead Tenors’ Society offers classical music lovers a wonderful gift of recordings of the legendary tenor’s favorites in sacred and ceremonial works. One of the most impressive recordings of the season is Beniamino Gigli’s “Ave Maria” (Bach/Gounod), recorded on May 24, 1936 in Berlin.

Beniamino Gigli, the renowned Italian tenor, is known for his perfect combination of superb vocal technique and deep emotion in each song. In his recording of “Ave Maria,” Gigli brings an emotional delicacy that makes the song profound and powerful, despite its soft and gentle notes. This is one of the most famous hymns in classical music, and Gigli has injected a powerful emotional wave into it, illuminating the values ​​of honoring faith and serenity.

Alois Melichar’s arrangement of Ave Maria, performed with the orchestra of the Berlin State Opera (Staatsoper Berlin) and the Staatskapelle Berlin, provides a background music that blends delicately with Gigli’s voice, creating a musical space that is both solemn and calm. Combined with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and the creative handling of Charles Gounod, “Ave Maria” in this version brings a mysterious and solemn tone.

This is a special recording not only because of Gigli’s outstanding voice, but also because of its historical value. Recorded in 1936, in a period when recording technology was not as developed as it is today, the sound quality is still full, sharp and clear. Gigli’s voice remains warm and captivating, conveying a powerful message of faith and purity.

This musical gift is truly a special occasion for us to welcome the good things of the festive season, and also a warm and meaningful New Year’s greeting. Whether you are celebrating Christmas or any other holiday, Beniamino Gigli’s presence in “Ave Maria” will surely enrich your musical space.