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Ezio Fortunato Pinza (May 18, 1892 – May 9, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. Pinza possessed a rich, smooth and sonorous voice, with a flexibility unusual for a bass. He spent 22 seasons at New York's Metropolitan Opera, appearing in more than 750 performances of 50 operas.
Oct 2, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Ezio Pinza, a legendary Italian-American basso who was arrested and imprisoned on Ellis Island in 1942 as an \"enemy alien\". Discover how his affairs, his war with Italy, and his internment affected his health and his legacy.
May 14, 2024 · Ezio Pinza (born May 18, 1892, Rome, Italy—died May 9, 1957, Stamford, Conn., U.S.) was an Italian-born operatic bass and actor. Pinza studied civil engineering before turning, at his father’s urging, to singing. At 18 he sang Oroveso in Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma at Cremona.
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Ezio Pinza was an Italian-born opera singer and actor who played Emile de Becque in the original Broadway production of South Pacific. He also appeared in movies, TV shows and soundtracks, such as The Blues Brothers and The Many Saints of Newark.
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Jan 29, 2010 · Some Enchanted Evening - Ezio Pinza. Romi M. Panlilio. 66.8K subscribers. 794. 146K views 14 years ago. "Some Enchanted Evening" from South Pacific. Sung by Ezio Pinza. ...more. "Some...
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Learn about Ezio Pinza, the Italian opera star who became a Broadway legend in South Pacific. Discover his life, career, roles, awards, and legacy on the official Masterworks Broadway site.
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Actor | Opera Singer Born May 18, 1892 in Rome, Italy. Died May 9, 1957 of stroke in Stamford, CT. E zio Pinza was a musical comedy star and Metropolitan Opera basso. He began his career in...
