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SILVERED ON THE RIGHT SIDE, ELSE FINE |
CARMELO MAUGERI - BARITONE |
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Autographed postcard photograph of the huge voiced Italian baritone, Milan, 22 March, 1937, he has added the Fascist year XV, with an ALS on the verso. Maugeri writes his roles for the La Scala season at the bottom of the letter, Don Ferrante in Zandonai’s “La Farsa Amaroso,” Dandini in “La Cenerentola,” and Gianciotto in “Francesa da Rimini.”
Maugeri (1889-1986) was Sicilian by birth, made his debut in 1913 in “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Teatro Bellini in Catania. His reputation grew initially in the Southern stages, by 1922 he was at the Costanzi and in 1929 he forged a singer/composer relationship with Riccardo Zandonai, after he heard him sing Gianciotto in “Francesca da Rimini” and was invited to create the role of Tebaldo at the World Premier of “Giulietta e Romeo.” He also reached La Scala for the first time this year.
Maugeri continued to premier roles for Zandonai, as well as Refice, Mulč among the many. His reputation for having a giant, but controlled voice and stellar acting skills kept him busy until the late 1940’s. He made a number of rare recordings, prized by collectors. |
