Giuseppe Di Stefano

Italian tenor and opera singer

Giuseppe Di Stefano - Italian tenor and opera singer
Born

July 24th, 1921
103 years ago

Died

March 3rd, 2008
17 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Italy

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Di Stefano gained prominence as a tenor in the opera world during the mid-20th century. Significant performances took place at prestigious venues, cementing a reputation for powerful and expressive singing. The tenor collaborated with renowned conductors and other prominent opera singers, showcasing talent in leading roles within operas by Verdi and Puccini. His artistry and vocal prowess left a lasting legacy in the field of classical music. Later in his career, Di Stefano also ventured into acting, performing in film adaptations of operas, further broadening his artistic reach.

Performed leading roles in operas such as 'La Traviata' and 'Tosca'

Collaborated with Maria Callas in operatic performances

Appeared in films like 'The Great Caruso'

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