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Italian operatic tenor (1921-2003)

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Acting · Ancona, Marche, Italy

Known for

  • The Art of Singing: Golden Voices of the Century1998
  • Andrea Chenier — Andrea Chenier1973
  • Turandot — Calaf1958
  • La forza del destino — Don Alvaro1958
  • Carmen — Don Jose1956
  • Tosca — Mario Cavaradossi1956
  • Tosca — Mario Cavaradossi1955
  • I Pagliacci — Canio1954
  • The Ed Sullivan Show — Self1948

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Italy
Active from
1921
Active to
2003
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Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 – 29 October 2003) was an Italian tenor active in opera from the 1950s to 1976. He was noted for his charismatic stage presence and physical attractiveness as well as his powerful voice. Throughout the 1960's, Corelli's position as one of the greatest Italian tenors in the world was secure. With his unusually dark vocal color and baritonal lower range he infused even the warhorses of Neapolitan songs like 'O Sole Mio' with freshness and authenticity <a href="https://

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Born
Dario Franco Corelli , ( 1921-04-08 ) April 8, 1921, Ancona , Kingdom of Italy
Died
October 29, 2003 (2003-10-29) (aged 82), Milan , Italy
Resting place
Cimitero Monumentale di Milano , Milan , Italy
Education
University of Bologna
Occupation
Opera Singer
Spouse
Loretta Di Lelio ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1958 ; death 2003 ) ​

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Official website
www.francocorelli.org
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Photo Naples, San Carlo Theatre, 1955-56 season, Portrait of the Italian tenor Franco Corelli on the occasion of the performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Aida 1956 - Touring Club Italiano 11 5273.jpg
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date of birth
1921-04-08
date of death
2003-10-29
start of work period
1951-00-00
end of work period
1981-00-00
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Franco Corelli
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Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 – 29 October 2003) was an Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian and French repertories, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, passionate singing and remarkable performances. Dubbed the "prince of tenors", audiences were enchanted by his handsome features and charismatic stage presence. He had a long and fruitful partnership with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City between 1961 and 1975. He also appeared on the stages of most of the major opera houses in Europe and with opera companies throughout North America.

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