Gino Bechi
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Gino Bechi (16 October 1913 - 2 February 1993) was an Italian operatic bass-baritone.
He was renowned for his dark and menacing voice well suited to various dramatic roles, such as the elder Germont in Verdi's La Traviata, the title role in Rigoletto, and the Speaker in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci.
His recorded legacy includes the role of Figaro in Victor de Sabata's 1952 recording of Rossini's The Barber of Seville, with Cesare Valletti (Almaviva) and Nicola Rossi-Lemeni (Basilio).
[edit] Film appearances
- His voice was used for the role of Amonasro in the 1953 film version of Aida. The acting role was played by Afro Poli
- Germont in La Traviata (1967), with Anna Moffo and Franco Bonisolli.
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