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Ettore Bastianini
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Ettore Bastianini (September 24, 1922–January 25, 1967) was an Italian opera singer who began his professional career as a bass, then earne… read moreEttore Bastianini (September 24, 1922–January 25, 1967) was an Italian opera singer who began his professional career as a bass, then earned worldwide acclaim as a baritone, particularly in Verdi roles, before dying of throat cancer at t… read moreEttore Bastianini (September 24, 1922–January 25, 1967) was an Italian opera singer who began his professional career as a bass, then earned worldwide acclaim as a baritone, particularly in Verdi roles, before dying of throat cancer at the age of forty-four. Born in Siena, he began his public sin… read more -
Luigi Alva
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Luigi Alva (10 April 1927) was the foremost lyric tenor of the third quarter of the 20th century. He was admired for his purity of tone, th… read moreLuigi Alva (10 April 1927) was the foremost lyric tenor of the third quarter of the 20th century. He was admired for his purity of tone, the elegance of his phrasing and the clarity of his diction. A Mozart and Rossini specialist, Alva s… read moreLuigi Alva (10 April 1927) was the foremost lyric tenor of the third quarter of the 20th century. He was admired for his purity of tone, the elegance of his phrasing and the clarity of his diction. A Mozart and Rossini specialist, Alva still sets the standard for such roles as Don Ottavio (in Don… read more -
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
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The Ambrosian Singers or Ambrosian Singers are an English choral group based in London and are also known as the Ambrosian Opera Chorus bes… read moreThe Ambrosian Singers or Ambrosian Singers are an English choral group based in London and are also known as the Ambrosian Opera Chorus besides other names. History: They were founded after World War II in England. One of their co-founde… read moreThe Ambrosian Singers or Ambrosian Singers are an English choral group based in London and are also known as the Ambrosian Opera Chorus besides other names. History: They were founded after World War II in England. One of their co-founders was Denis Stevens (1922–2004), a British musicologist and… read more -
Leo Nucci
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Leo Nucci was born in Bologna. He is a baritone with a rich, mellow, expressive voice and exceptional stage presence, Nucci has recorded ov… read moreLeo Nucci was born in Bologna. He is a baritone with a rich, mellow, expressive voice and exceptional stage presence, Nucci has recorded over thirty operas with such leading conductors as Von Karajan, Solti, Abbado, Maazel, Mehta, Muti and Levine. View wikiLeo Nucci was born in Bologna. He is a baritone with a rich, mellow, expressive voice and exceptional stage presence, Nucci has recorded over thirty operas with such leading conductors as Von Karajan, Solti, Abbado, Maazel, Mehta, Muti and Levine. View wiki -
June Anderson
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June Anderson (born December 30, 1952) is a Grammy Award-winning American coloratura soprano. Originally known for bel canto performances o… read moreJune Anderson (born December 30, 1952) is a Grammy Award-winning American coloratura soprano. Originally known for bel canto performances of Rossini, Donizetti, and Vincenzo Bellini, she was the first non-Italian ever to win the prestigi… read moreJune Anderson (born December 30, 1952) is a Grammy Award-winning American coloratura soprano. Originally known for bel canto performances of Rossini, Donizetti, and Vincenzo Bellini, she was the first non-Italian ever to win the prestigious Bellini d'Oro prize. Subsequently, she has extended… read more -
Sherrill Milnes
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Sherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhoo… read moreSherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhood, Milnes developed strong musical talents: in addition to possessing a remarkable voice, he was p… read moreSherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhood, Milnes developed strong musical talents: in addition to possessing a remarkable voice, he was proficient on the piano, violin, viola, double bass, clarinet… read more -
Cesare Siepi
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Cesare Siepi (born Milan, February 10, 1923) is an Italian opera singer, generally considered to be one of the finest basses of the post-wa… read moreCesare Siepi (born Milan, February 10, 1923) is an Italian opera singer, generally considered to be one of the finest basses of the post-war period. His voice was characterised by a deep, warm timbre, and a ringing, vibrant upper registe… read moreCesare Siepi (born Milan, February 10, 1923) is an Italian opera singer, generally considered to be one of the finest basses of the post-war period. His voice was characterised by a deep, warm timbre, and a ringing, vibrant upper register. On stage, his tall, striking presence and his great elega… read more -
Katia Ricciarelli
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Born at Rovigo, Veneto to a very poor family, she struggled during her younger years when she studied music. She studied at the Benedetto M… read moreBorn at Rovigo, Veneto to a very poor family, she struggled during her younger years when she studied music. She studied at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice, won several vocal competitions in 1968, and made her professional … read moreBorn at Rovigo, Veneto to a very poor family, she struggled during her younger years when she studied music. She studied at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice, won several vocal competitions in 1968, and made her professional debut as Mimì in La bohème in Mantua in 1969, followed by a … read more -
Giuseppe Taddei
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Giuseppe Taddei (26 June 1916 – 2 June 2010 was an Italian baritone, who performed mostly the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giusepp… read moreGiuseppe Taddei (26 June 1916 – 2 June 2010 was an Italian baritone, who performed mostly the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi. Taddei was born in Genoa, Italy, and studied in Rome, where he made his professional debu… read moreGiuseppe Taddei (26 June 1916 – 2 June 2010 was an Italian baritone, who performed mostly the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Giuseppe Verdi. Taddei was born in Genoa, Italy, and studied in Rome, where he made his professional debut in 1936 as the Herald in Wagner's Lohengrin. He sang … read more -
Titta Ruffo
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Titta Ruffo (June 9, 1877 - July 5, 1953), was an Italian opera star who had a major international singing career. Known as the "Voce … read moreTitta Ruffo (June 9, 1877 - July 5, 1953), was an Italian opera star who had a major international singing career. Known as the "Voce del leone" ("voice of the lion"), he was greatly admired, even by rival baritones, … read moreTitta Ruffo (June 9, 1877 - July 5, 1953), was an Italian opera star who had a major international singing career. Known as the "Voce del leone" ("voice of the lion"), he was greatly admired, even by rival baritones, such as Giuseppe De Luca, who said of Ruffo: "His was n… read more