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Gianna Pederzini was an Italian mezzo-soprano who was born on December 29, 1900, in Milan, Italy. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her father recognized her talent at an early age and began training her in music. She studied at the Milan Conservatory and made her debut in 1920 at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Pederzini quickly gained recognition for her powerful voice and dramatic performances. She became a regular performer at the Teatro alla Scala and other major opera houses in Italy. In 1924, she made her debut at the Royal Opera House in London, where she received critical acclaim for her performance in the role of Amneris in Verdi's Aida. Pederzini's career continued to flourish throughout the 1920s and 1930s. She performed in many of the major opera houses in Europe, including the Paris Opera, the Berlin State Opera, and the Vienna State Opera. She also made several appearances in the United States, including performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. One of Pederzini's most notable performances was in the role of Azucena in Verdi's Il trovatore. She performed this role many times throughout her career and was widely regarded as one of the greatest interpreters of the role. Her performance in Il trovatore at the Teatro alla Scala in 1930 was particularly memorable, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. Pederzini was also known for her performances in the works of Richard Wagner. She performed in several productions of Wagner's operas, including Tristan und Isolde and Die Walküre. Her performance as Fricka in Die Walküre at the Bayreuth Festival in 1933 was particularly well-received. In addition to her opera performances, Pederzini also gave recitals and performed in concerts. She was known for her interpretations of Italian art songs and was particularly admired for her performances of the works of Francesco Paolo Tosti. Pederzini's career was interrupted by World War II. She continued to perform in Italy during the war, but her international career was put on hold. After the war, she resumed her career and continued to perform until the early 1950s. Throughout her career, Pederzini received many awards and honors. She was made a Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy in 1929 and was later awarded the title of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. She was also awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Milan in 1950. Pederzini retired from performing in the early 1950s and devoted herself to teaching. She taught at the Milan Conservatory and the Accademia Chigiana in Siena. Many of her students went on to have successful careers in opera. Gianna Pederzini died on May 12, 1988, in Milan, Italy. She is remembered as one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of the 20th century and as a pioneer in the interpretation of Italian art songs. Her recordings continue to be admired by opera lovers around the world.

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