Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)

For the Italian luthier, see Carlo Bergonzi (luthier).
Carlo Bergonzi
Bergonzi in front of Carnegie Hall in New York, 1994
Born(1924-07-13)13 July 1924
Polesine Parmense, Italy
Died25 July 2014(2014-07-25) (aged 90)
Milan, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationOpera singer
Years active1948–2000
Spouse
Adele Aimi
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(m. 1950⁠–⁠2014)​
Children2

Carlo Bergonzi (13 July 1924 – 25 July 2014)[1] was an Italian operatic tenor. Although he performed and recorded some bel canto and verismo roles, he was above all associated with the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, including many of the composer's lesser known works he helped revive. He sang more than forty other roles throughout his career.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Addio a Carlo Bergonzi, tenore verdiano del secolo". La Stampa (in Italian). 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
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