Francesco Merli | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 28 January 1887 Corsico, Lombardy, Italy |
| Died | December 11, 1976 (aged 89) Milan, Italy |
| Genres | Opera |
| Years active | 1914-1948 |
Francesco Merli (28 January 1887 – 11 December 1976) was an Italian opera singer, particularly associated with heavy roles such as Otello, Canio and Calaf. He ranks as one of the finest dramatic tenors of the inter-war period.