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Cesare Siepi

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Italian opera singer (1923-2010)

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  • Operatic arias for bass

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Italy
Active from
1923-02-10
Active to
2010-07-05
bassclassicalitalian bass

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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-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 elegance of phrasing made him a natural Don Giovanni, among his many other roles. Born in Milan, he began singing as a member of a madrigal group. He often claimed to be largely self-taught <a href="https://

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Kingdom of Italy
Place of birth
Milan
Place of death
Atlanta
Occupation
opera singer
Languages spoken
Italian
Genre
opera
Instrument
voice
Image
Cesare Siepi, anni 1950 - collezione Tino Barindelli.tif
Voice type
bass
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date of birth
1923-02-10
date of death
2010-07-05
cause of death
stroke
manner of death
natural causes
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Cesare Siepi
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