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Eugenio GiraldoniItalian operatic baritone
Date of Birth: 20.05.1871
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Biography of Eugenio Giraldoni
Eugenio Giraldoni was an Italian opera baritone, born in 1871 in Marseille, France. He came from a distinguished opera family, with his father Leone Giraldoni being a famous Verdi baritone and renowned teacher, and his mother Carolina Ferni, a well-known opera soprano.

Under the guidance of his mother, Eugenio received his first vocal lessons and made his operatic debut in 1891, singing the role of Escamillo in Carmen in Barcelona. His career quickly gained momentum, and he was warmly received in opera houses throughout Europe. In 1898, he embarked on a tour of South America.
In 1900, Eugenio achieved great success by creating a memorable portrayal of Baron Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome. This performance earned him high praise from opera critics and captivated audiences. He continued to impress with his interpretation of Gerard in Andrea Chénier.
Eugenio debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1904 and remained there for two seasons. He also frequently performed in Poland and Russia during the years 1901-1907, following in his father's footsteps, who had spent a significant amount of time in Russia.
In 1913, he appeared at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. After the First World War, Eugenio began performing more frequently in provincial theaters. He retired from the stage in 1921 and started teaching vocal lessons, following in his father's footsteps once again.
Eugenio Giraldoni passed away on June 23, 1924, in Finland. Several recordings of his baritone voice, made before the First World War, have been preserved.