Giovanni Martinelli, tenor
Giovanni Martinelli was born in Montangana, Italy in 1885. He was the son of a cabinet maker. He studied the clarinet and joined the regimental band during his national service. His voice was discovered by the band director and told him to start studying the voice.
His opera debut was in 1910 in Verdi's "Ernani". During this period he was heard by Toscanini and offered Giovanni to sing in Puccini's opera "La fanciulla del West". He sang in many opera houses throughout the world. At the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, he sang over 900 performances. He also sang at The Royal Opera House in London many times.
In 1967 he gave his final performance at the age of 82, singing the Emperor in "Turandot". He died two years later in 1969. He has became one of the greatest tenors of all time.
Recording of Giovanni Martinelli singing in "Faust". Link
Thank you to "Bassocantante.com" for the recording.
His opera debut was in 1910 in Verdi's "Ernani". During this period he was heard by Toscanini and offered Giovanni to sing in Puccini's opera "La fanciulla del West". He sang in many opera houses throughout the world. At the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, he sang over 900 performances. He also sang at The Royal Opera House in London many times.
In 1967 he gave his final performance at the age of 82, singing the Emperor in "Turandot". He died two years later in 1969. He has became one of the greatest tenors of all time.
Recording of Giovanni Martinelli singing in "Faust". Link
Thank you to "Bassocantante.com" for the recording.
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