Francesco Graziani (baritone)

Francesco Graziani
Born(1828-04-26)April 26, 1828
Fermo, Italy
DiedJune 30, 1901(1901-06-30) (aged 73)
Fermo, Italy
Occupation(s)Baritone, Voice Teacher
Notable workCollaborations with Giuseppe Verdi
FamilyLodovico Graziani (brother)

Vincenzo Graziani (brother)

Giuseppe Graziani (brother)

Francesco Graziani (April 26, 1828 – June 30, 1901) was an Italian baritone and voice teacher. Graziani has been called the first modern baritone[1] because his vocal attributes were well suited to the high-lying operatic parts composed by Giuseppe Verdi, with whom he worked.

  1. ^ Stereo Review. Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. July–December 1967. p. 85. The singer with whom the modern baritone category begins was probably Francesco Graziani... {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)