Francesco Tamagno
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Francesco Tamagno (born Turin, 28 December 1850 – died Varese 31 August 1905) was an Italian operatic singer.
The most famous dramatic tenor of his age, Tamagno was known for the extreme power of his voice--especially in the upper register--so much so that his voice was often compared to a trumpet. Best known as the creator of Verdi's Otello, he also was the first Gabriele Adorno in the revised version of Simon Boccanegra. Other important operas he created include Ponchielli's Figliuol Prodigo and Marion Delorme. He was also famous for his appearances as Radames in Aida, the title role in Poliuto and Arnold in Guillaume Tell.
During the last decade of the 19th century he appeared not only in Italy, Iberia, and South America but also in New York, Chicago and London, setting a standard in singing which is still relevant today.
[edit] Recordings
His complete recordings are published on CD by Pearl/Opal (CD 9846).
[edit] External links
- Biography from Stanford University
- Francesco Tamagno includes his 1903 recording of the Death of Othello
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