Role

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Performer

Birth

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February 26, 1924 in Nice, France

Death

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November 13, 1979 in Nice, France

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Freda Betti was a renowned Italian soprano who was born on December 1, 1924, in Milan, Italy. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her father, Luigi Betti, was a well-known composer and conductor, and her mother, Maria, was a pianist. Freda showed an early interest in music and began singing at a young age. Betti's musical education began at the Milan Conservatory, where she studied under the guidance of Ettore Campogalliani. She made her operatic debut in 1948 at the Teatro Nuovo in Milan, singing the role of Mimi in Puccini's La Bohème. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly gained a reputation as a talented soprano. In the early 1950s, Betti began performing in major opera houses throughout Europe, including La Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Paris Opera. She was known for her powerful voice and dramatic stage presence, and she quickly became one of the most sought-after sopranos of her time. One of Betti's most notable performances was in 1953, when she sang the role of Aida in Verdi's opera of the same name at La Scala. Her performance was widely praised, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. She went on to perform the role of Aida many times throughout her career, and it became one of her signature roles. Betti also had a successful career as a concert singer, performing in recitals and with orchestras throughout Europe and the United States. She was known for her interpretations of the works of Verdi, Puccini, and other Italian composers, as well as for her performances of French and German repertoire. Throughout her career, Betti received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of classical music. In 1955, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an Italian citizen. She was also awarded the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1961. Betti continued to perform well into her later years, and she remained a beloved figure in the world of classical music until her death on June 14, 1979, in Milan. She was remembered for her powerful voice, her dramatic stage presence, and her contributions to the world of opera and classical music.

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