Cesare Formichi

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Cesare Formichi (April 15, 1883, Rome - July 21, 1949, Rome) was an Italian operatic baritone, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.

Formichi studied in Rome with Lombardo, and made his debut in 1911, at the Teatro Lirico in Milan. He quickly appeared outside Italy, notably in Saint Petersburg in 1912, Buenos Aires in 1914, Paris in 1922, Monte-Carlo, Vienna, and London in 1924.

He sang as first baritone at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from 1922 until 1932. He went with La Scala on a tour of France in 1935, and later organized opera seasons in London.

Notable roles included; Ashton, Rigoletto, di Luna, Amonasro, Iago, and some Wagner roles sung in Italian (Klingsor).

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  • Le guide de l"opĂ©ra, les indispensables de la musique, R. Mancini & J-J. Rouvereux, (Fayard, 1986), ISBN 2-213-01563-6