Franci was a very versatile opera singer, he excelled not only for his vocal skills, but also for his interpretative skills. His voice was beautiful and toned, and suited the dramatic, committed roles of the baritone repertoire well.
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1909 Lina Pasini Vitale soprano FONOTIPIA Milan Boheme Addio / Faust Ei m’ama
Milan Original FONOTIPIA 10 7/8″ record. Fonotipia X 92519. In 1897 she married the conductor Edoardo Vitale. Parts of signature of Lina Pasini Vitale in dead wax hidden by label. Fonotipia X 92520. III/d: Donde lieta uscì — Addio {Mimì}.
1st VICTOR Rec 1904 ENRICO CARUSO piano Rigoletto Questa o quella La Donna e 522
The young Caruso is very different from the later Caruso: A light, lyrical tenor with a brillian heroic voice and a glistening top. His voice was originally a lyric tenor, but capable of the most dramatic climaxes.
1st VICTOR Rec‘ 1905 ENRICO CARUSO w piano GIOCONDA Cielo e Mar VICTOR 85055
2/27/1905 New York, New York 1 Master Victor 85055. La gioconda. The young Caruso is very different from the later Caruso: A light, lyrical tenor with a brillian heroic voice and a glistening top. His voice was originally a lyric tenor, but capable of the most dramatic climaxes.