Ivanna and Mariano Speranza Honor Classical Heritage In Latest Release “Canta tu canto”

Music has always served as a bridge between generations, and few recent works exemplify this quite like siblings Ivanna Speranza and Mariano Speranza’s latest album, “Canta tu canto”, released just last week on January 24, 2025. This thoughtfully crafted collection spans 35 minutes across 15 tracks, offering listeners a fresh perspective on 20th-century Argentine art songs – including several pieces that, surprisingly, have never been recorded by a female voice until now.

The journey through the album begins rather brilliantly with López Buchardo’s “Canta tu canto ruiseñor y vuela,” whose melodic lines somehow manage to whisper echoes of Puccini without losing their distinctly Argentine voice. The album then flows naturally into Ginastera’s spirited “Canción del beso robado” and Guastavino’s deeply moving “Pueblito, mi pueblo,” works that showcase the emotional depth hiding within Argentine classical repertoire.

Perhaps the most personal touch on the album comes from “Nanita Nanna,” an original composition by the Speranza siblings themselves. But what really catches the ear are the rarely heard gems, such as Enrique Mario Casella’s passionate “Canción de cuna” and the compelling selections by Héctor Iglesias Villoud – “El castigo” and “Una noche de luna” stand out particularly well in this carefully curated collection.

The album reaches its emotional peak with Ginastera’s masterful “Cinco canciones populares argentinas,” a five-part cycle that practically dances through traditional Argentine forms. Between these vocal works, listeners will find themselves drawn into the elegant solo piano pieces by Remo Pignoni, whose refined style offers welcome moments of contemplation.

“This album represents years of research and dedication to preserving our musical heritage,” reflects Ivanna Speranza, whose impressive international opera career has put her alongside luminaries such as José Carreras and Riccardo Muti. Her brother Mariano, whose own acclaim as a pianist and composer has taken him to stages across the globe, brings his deep understanding of Argentine traditional music to the project, informed by his extensive experience leading the Tango Spleen Orquesta across more than 25 countries.

The independently produced album deftly bridges the gap between European art song traditions and Argentine musical nationalism. Both artists draw from their considerable time in Italy to inform these interpretations, yet never lose sight of their music’s roots.

Among the historical treasures included is López Buchardo’s “Canción del carretero,” a piece that found international acclaim through Beniamino Gigli’s 1947 London recording. Yet somehow, the Speranzas manage to make even these well-known works feel fresh and immediate.

As classical music continues to evolve in our digital age, recordings like “Canta tu canto” remind us why certain pieces endure. Through their careful curation and heartfelt performances, the Speranzas have created more than just another classical album – they’ve crafted a living testament to Argentine musical heritage, one that speaks as eloquently to tomorrow’s listeners as it does to today’s. The album is available now on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, awaiting discovery by those who understand that great music knows no boundaries of time or place. To learn more about the artists, visit their websites at ivannasperanza.com and marianosperanza.com.