Enrico Caruso
The most famous operatic tenor of all time, Enrico Caruso (né Errico Caruso) was born on February 25, 1873 (not on February 27, as given in many reference books). He was the third child of his relatively poor parents -- not the 18th, as is often repeated in popular myth. He began serious vocal studies with Guglielmo Vergine in 1891 and later studied with Vincenzo Lombardi. In 1895, he made his debut in L'amico Francesco by Domenico Morelli. That fall in Cairo, he sang Cavalleria rusticana, La Traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Gioconda, and Manon Lescaut, all in less than four weeks.
His international fame began when he sang Loris in the premiere of Giordano's Fedora in 1898. In the following seasons, he sang at St. Petersburg, Moscow, Buenos Aires, Milan, Monte Carlo, and London. Arturo Toscanini conducted his Teatro alla Scala debut when he sang Rodolfo in La bohème. Nellie Melba was his partner at his London debut in Rigoletto.
After making his very successful debut at the Metropolitan Opera as the Duke in Rigoletto, Caruso made the United States his primary operatic home. He spent the major part of each year singing there and usually had the honor of singing opening nights. He also took part in the annual Metropolitan Opera tour of the U.S., and in 1906 was caught in the great San Francisco earthquake right after his performance in Carmen. It was at the Metropolitan Opera that he sang the premiere of Puccini's La fanciulla del West.
As he aged, Caruso began to take on heavier roles including Samson, Eleazar in La Juive, and Vasco in L'africaine. After the tour each season, Caruso would travel to South America and/or Europe to sing and vacation. He never sang in his native city of Naples after 1902 because of a particularly nasty reception to his performances of Massenet's Manon. In 1920, he underwent several operations for pleurisy, but his health continued to decline afterwards. He returned to his native Naples, where he died in 1921.
Caruso's voice had a warmth, and an almost baritonal quality, which was different from the bright, ringing sound favored by most of the colleagues. The voice was extremely beautiful and he had an excellent feeling for the shape of a phrase. His sound recorded very well which helped to make his recordings among the most popular of his time; many of these selections have been available in one format or another since they were first issued. He was for many years the best selling classical performer in America.
Known as a generous colleague as well a great practical joker on stage, Caruso was welcome everywhere. He was a firm believer in good food, good wine, and a good cigar. However, whenever a friend was in a difficult situation, he was the first to offer help. One evening in Philadelphia when a colleague playing Colline became hoarse during a performance of La bohème, Caruso sang the bass aria for him to save the performance. During World War I, he sang in many benefit concerts to raise money for the war effort. To this day Caruso is imprinted in the imagination as the archetypal operatic tenor.
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Little Helpers 216 (Original Mix)
House - Erschienen bei Little Helpers am 15.03.2016
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Mother F*cker EP
Umberto Pagliaroli, Enrico Caruso
House - Erschienen bei Flashmob Records am 07.04.2023
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The Best of Caruso, Vol. 2
Oper - Erschienen bei Blue Pie Records USA am 30.11.2021
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The Glory of Opera
Oper - Erschienen bei P4Y Music am 28.03.2016
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The Golden Voice of Enrico Caruso
Pop - Erschienen bei P4Y am 25.11.2015
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Senza Nisciuno
Jazz - Erschienen bei Black Sheep Music am 03.04.2013
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世界最著名的歌剧咏叹调。恩里克-卡鲁索5, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias: Enrico Caruso
Oper - Erschienen bei J.d.L. RECORDS am 02.07.2022
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বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে বিখ্যাত অপেরা আরিয়াস: এনরিকো কারুসো ভলিউম। 3, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias: Enrico Caruso
Oper - Erschienen bei J.d.L. RECORDS am 14.09.2022
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Le Arie D’opera Più Famose Del Mondo: Enrico Caruso Vol. 7, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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As Árias De Ópera Mais Famosas Do Mundo: Enrico Caruso Vol. 7, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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As Árias De Ópera Mais Famosas Do Mundo: Enrico Caruso Vol. 10, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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Las Arias De Ópera Más Famosas Del Mundo: Enrico Caruso Vol. 2, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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世界で最も有名なオペラ・アリア。エンリコ・カルーソ Vol.6, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias: Enrico Caruso
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世界で最も有名なオペラ・アリア。エンリコ・カルーソ Vol.8, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias: Enrico Caruso
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Le Arie D’opera Più Famose Del Mondo: Enrico Caruso Vol. 2, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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Die Berühmtesten Opernarien Der Welt: Enrico Caruso Vol. 9, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias
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세계에서 가장 유명한 오페라 아리아:엔리코 카루소 Vol. 5, The World's Most Famous Opera Arias: Enrico Caruso
Oper - Erschienen bei J.d.L. RECORDS am 15.07.2022
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