Celestina Boninsegna (26 February 1877 – 13 February 1947) was an Italian operatic dramatic soprano, known for her interpretations of the heroines in Verdi's operas. Although particularly eminent in Verdi's works, she sang a wide repertoire during her 25-year career, including Rosaura in the world premiere of Mascagni's Le maschere.[1] Boninsegna made many recordings between 1904 and 1918, and her voice was one of the most successfully captured on disc during that period.[2]
- ^ Le maschere premiered simultaneously in seven Italian cites. Boninsegna sang in the performance at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, conducted by Mascagni himself.
- ^ Tuggle, Metropolitan Opera Archives