Simionato, Giulietta
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born on | 12 May 1910 at 06:30 (= 06:30 AM ) | ||||
Place | Forlì, Italy, 44n13, 12e03 | ||||
Timezone | MET h1e (is standard time) | ||||
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Biography
Italian opera singer, a mezzo-soprano who made her debut in Florence in 1935. She became the most respected and beloved by audiences and critics alike up to her retirement in 1966.
Born to a Venetian dad and a Sardinian mom, Simionato began to study voice in her teens. She made her way through voice competitions and touring companies until the end of 1935 when she began to sing secondary roles at La Scala. She was not only known for her musical prowess but also for her personal grace and unfailing courtesy. Still in perfect vocal form, she retired in 1966.
She died on 5 May 2010 in Rome, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday.
Relationships
- associate relationship with Bergonzi, Carlo (born 13 July 1924). Notes: Co-Stars (Azucena in Verdi's "Il Trovatore")
- friend relationship with Callas, Maria (born 3 December 1923). Notes: Co-Stars in "Anna Bolena"
Events
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1935 (Debut in Florence)
- Work : Retired 1966
Source Notes
Bordoni quotes B.C. Vol 1
Categories
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 99)
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Vocalist/Opera (Mezzo-soprano)