MUSIC
Italian Pianist and Composer Maria Rago Completely Blows the Roof off With That Heartfelt Performance in “Lady M Day of Hundred Candles”
Maria Rago is a US-based Italian pianist and composer whose wide-eyed classical music is performed without limits. She loves to explore the infinite sonic rabbit holes, tap into uncharted waters, and explore the unknown. Ultimately, the only limit here is your imagination, which is inevitably lost in the ebb and flow of her impeccable compositions. Although she made a late entrance into the music scene, her meteoric rise to stardom has been nothing short of iconic, with multiple accolades to her name so far and her music being performed all over the world and on stages others can only dream of.
She is a classical powerhouse in every way, and the way she is able to transform emotions into melodies with universal appeal is always something to behold. She is what the world needs right now—a genuine, kind, and creative soul who simply creates beautiful and unforgettable music in her element. She deserves recognition for that.
“Lady M of Hundred Candles” is a fitting tribute to Chicago arts icon, philanthropist, and leader in the classical world, Mary B. Galvin, and in extension, all the noble, courageous women who have led outstanding achievements in whichever field, laying the groundwork through which others are now walking. This heartfelt and soul-stirring performance recognizes their audacious efforts, mastery, and bravery.
First of all, the voice of soprano Laura Gómez, the singer of “Lady M of Hundred Candles”, is simply out of this world; it makes sense being described as ‘as if the angels are singing’- her voice is truly angelic and heavenly. So pure, raw, and real, even untouched by production, and to anyone who knows a little about opera singing, to achieve this kind of range really is impressive by all standards!
I was listening to this performance with a close friend, and he admitted that even though he is not a Christian, when he hears Laura Gómez sing, he immediately thinks of an angel singing.
She has such a divine voice that drew living waters through my body; and as the track progresses, the more intense, cinematic it gets, drawing a listener in and rewarding them with an unforgettable, somewhat cathartic experience. She possesses healing powers in that breathtakingly powerful and expressive voice.
I would really love to experience this as a live performance; it feels like the kind of goosebumps-raising experience that is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes, not because you are sad or the music is melancholic, but because of how powerful the voice is and how spiritual the performance feels—it has to touch you on all levels.
Maria’s composition of what is considered one of the most challenging musical performances in opera, from a technical standpoint, combined with Laura’s vocal range and technique, knocks it into orbit… they completely knock it out of the park and pack such a powerful punch with this mind-blowing performance.
Special mentions go to Laura Gómez whose lead soprano vocals elevate this performance to epic heights, and the sound engineer Alessandro Rivolta, whose professionalism makes this composition what it is.
This is an impeccable distillation of timeless artistry; music that stands the test of time, and the absolute best tribute to a legend and all other superwomen who have achieved tremendous feats and paved the way for others to walk through.
This performance has received widespread acceptance and kind words from fans and critics. It is such an honor to recommend to you this exemplary piece of music. I hope you enjoy it as much as Maria enjoyed composing it and Laura Gómez enjoyed performing it!
For more information, check out her official website https://www.mariaragomusic.com/
