The album's tracks are based on selected songs from throughout Yanni's career, but have newly created lyrics sung by distinguished vocalists having opera backgrounds.

[2] The album, with its lyrical and classical elements, was characterized as reflecting a radical change in Yanni's style.

[1][4] Except for the adaptation Ode À L'Humanité (Aria), all songs were written and composed by Yanni.

[7] In March 2015, Inspirato received the Best Album of the Year award from Reviews New Age (Spain).

[8] The album's extension of Yanni's style into the lyrical and classical was characterized by Reviews New Age's Alejandro Clavijo as being an overwhelming success.