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Enzo MascheriniItalian opera singer, baritone
Date of Birth: 06.08.1910
Country:  Italy |
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Biography of Enzo Mascherini
Enzo Mascherini was an Italian opera singer and baritone. He studied singing in Florence, where his famous mentors were Titta Ruffo and Riccardo Stracciari. Mascherini's debut as a young baritone took place in 1937, in the role of Germont in Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata". In 1939, the baritone was heard by the audience in Naples, and in 1940, he appeared at the renowned La Scala theater in Milan.
In the early 1950s, Enzo performed in two opera productions alongside the legendary Maria Callas - "I vespri siciliani" and "Macbeth". After World War II, Mascherini's international career began, and he appeared in Paris, Vienna, Prague, London, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, San Francisco, and several other world opera stages.
In 1946 and 1947, Enzo performed at the New York City Opera in "La bohème", "La traviata", "Pagliacci", "Rigoletto", "Andrea Chénier", and "Il barbiere di Siviglia". His debut at the Metropolitan Opera took place on December 7, 1949, where he played the role of Marcello in "La bohème". Throughout 1949 and 1950, he performed at the Met in several other roles, including Germont in "La traviata".
In 1951, Mascherini embarked on a tour in South Africa. He was praised for his powerful voice and solid technique. After retiring from the big stage, he began teaching vocal music. Mascherini's voice can be heard in several recordings, including Gaetano Donizetti's "Dom Sébastien" and "La favorite", as well as Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca", where he sang alongside Renata Tebaldi. In 1949, he participated in the cinematographic version of "Il trovatore".
