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Antonio TamburiniItalian opera singer, baritone
Date of Birth: 28.03.1800
Country:  Italy |
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Biography of Antonio Tamburini
Antonio Tamburini, an Italian opera singer and baritone, was born in 1800 in the city of Faenza, province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. From a young age, Antonio sang in the church choir, and by 1822, he had already performed on the stage of La Scala theater in Milan. The young baritone Antonio was truly exceptional, considering his young age. Later on, Antonio Tamburini could be heard in many Italian and European cities, including Trieste, Rome, Venice, Palermo, and Paris. From 1849 to 1852, Tamburini worked on the stages of the Russian Empire, particularly in St. Petersburg, where he had the opportunity to sing alongside the renowned tenor Giovanni Battista Rubini and soprano Pauline García-Viardot.
Notable Performances and Collaborations
One of the most famous duets was formed by Tamburini and soprano Giulia Grisi. One of Tamburini's best-known works is Vincenzo Bellini's opera "I puritani/The Puritans." He also had significant success in Bellini's other operas, such as "La straniera," "Il pirata," and "Bianca e Fernando." Additionally, he enjoyed great success in Gaetano Donizetti's operas, including "Alahor in Granata," "Chiara e Serafina," "Gianni di Calais," and "Francesca di Foix," among several others. In 1847, Antonio appeared in the premiere of Donizetti's opera "Don Pasquale." It is worth mentioning that Antonio Tamburini was married to the opera singer Marietta Gioia-Tamburini, a contralto, and the couple often performed together.
Latter Years and Death
Antonio Tamburini left the grand stage in 1855. He passed away on November 8, 1876, at the age of 76, in Nice.
