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Farinelli (Italian pronunciation: [fariˈnɛlli]; 24 January 1705 – 16 September 1782) was the stage name of Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (pronounced [ˈkarlo ˈbrɔski]), a celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th century and one of the greatest singers in the history of opera.
Farinelli (born Jan. 24, 1705, Andria, Kingdom of Naples [Italy]—died July 15, 1782, Bologna) was a celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th century and one of the greatest singers in the history of opera. He adopted the surname of his benefactors, the brothers Farina.
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Farinelli is a 1994 internationally co-produced biographical drama film directed by Gérard Corbiau and starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, and Jeroen Krabbé.
- Gérard Corbiau
- Marcel Beaulieu, Andrée Corbiau, Gérard Corbiau
Dec 30, 2017 · Farinelli was a castrato — a singer castrated as a child to create an unnaturally high voice. The practice was barbaric — many died from the operation, and many who survived committed suicide. It...
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Mar 17, 1995 · A film about Carlo Broschi, who became a famous singer under the stage name Farinelli in the 18th century. The film depicts his artistic achievements, his family conflicts, and his sexual adventures, with a mix of historical accuracy and artistic license.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Gérard Corbiau
- 1995-03-17
Jan 23, 2020 · Farinelli is one of the most famous castratos of all time. His powerful and beautiful singing thrilled 18th-century Europe and soothed the depression of a Spanish king. He was by all accounts an...
