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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 ...
Few tenors are as iconic as Franco Corelli.Born on April 8, 1921 in Ancona, he initially set out to follow in the footsteps of his father and studied naval ...
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By Anthony Tommasini. Oct. 30, 2003. Franco Corelli, the Italian tenor whose powerhouse voice, charismatic presence and movie-star good looks earned him the adoration of opera fans from the...
The Corelli career. Unlike his private life, Franco Corelli's career is well documented in books and chronologies. His emergence as the world's leading tenor was achieved in remarkably little time, although his arrival on the operatic stage took place rather late in life.
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Among the tenors who came to prominence in the 1950s, Franco Corelli stands out as one of the most impressive: his film-star good looks, imposing stage presence and powerful, generous voice of clarion tone thrilled audiences in a wide range of Italian and French heroic roles.
