Person

Franco Corelli

Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 – 29 October 2003) was an Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, passionate singing and remarkable performances. Dubbed the "prince of tenors",…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Italy
Born
April 8th, 1921
Died
October 29th, 2003
Genres
Labels
EMI Classics
Deutsche Grammophon
Decca Records
Warner Classics
Sony Classical
Last updated: February 17th, 2019

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