Artist Profile: Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, One Of The Great Tenors Of The Early 20th Century

Tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi was born on Dec. 11, 1892 and was orphaned by age 11. He graduated the university and started taking voice lessons, but was forced to serve the Italian Armed Forces during World War One. Once the war was over, however, he was able to embark on his opera career. His first performance was as Arturo in “I {…}

Dec 11, 2017

6 Fun Facts About the Career of Giacomo Lauri-Volpi

Giacomo Lauri-Volpi is one of the most celebrated tenors in history, encompassing a wide-ranging repertoire and lengthy career. Lauri-Volpi, born on Dec. 11, 1892, was born in Lanuvio, Italy and found himself an orphan at just 11 years of age. From there he would build himself up under baritone Antonio Cotogni, and eventually find international acclaim. His career is one {…}

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Artist Profile: Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, One Of The Great Tenors Of The Early 20th Century

6 Fun Facts About the Career of Giacomo Lauri-Volpi