Carlo bergonzi tenor biography definition
Carlo bergonzi tenor biography definition
Carlo bergonzi tenor biography!
Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)
Italian tenor
For the Italian luthier, see Carlo Bergonzi (luthier).
Carlo Bergonzi | |
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Bergonzi in front of Carnegie Hall in New York, | |
| Born | ()13 July Polesine Parmense, Italy |
| Died | 25 July () (aged&#;90) Milan, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Spouse | Adele Aimi &#; (m.&#;&#x;&#;&#x;)&#; |
| Children | 2 |
Carlo Bergonzi (13 July – 25 July )[1] was an Italian operatictenor.
Although he performed and recorded some bel canto and verismo roles, he was above all associated with the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, including many of the composer's lesser known works he helped revive. He sang more than forty other roles throughout his career.[2][3]
Biography
Early life
Bergonzi was born in Polesine Parmense,[4] near Parma in Northern Italy, on 13 July He was an only child.[4] He later claimed he saw his first opera, Verdi’s