Country

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Italy

Birth

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May 14, 1957 in Genoa, Italy

Death

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August 20, 2016 in Brescia, Italy

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Daniela Dessì was an Italian soprano who was born on May 14, 1957, in Genoa, Italy. She was raised in a family of musicians, and her father was a violinist. Dessì began her musical studies at a young age, and she showed a natural talent for singing. She studied at the Conservatory of Music in Parma, where she received her diploma in singing. Dessì made her professional debut in 1980, at the Teatro Regio in Parma, where she sang the role of Mimi in Puccini's La Bohème. Her performance was well-received, and it marked the beginning of a successful career in opera. She went on to perform in many of the world's leading opera houses, including La Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Vienna State Opera. Dessì was known for her powerful voice, which had a rich, warm tone. She was particularly renowned for her performances of Verdi's operas, and she was considered one of the greatest interpreters of his music. She also had a wide repertoire, which included works by Mozart, Puccini, Donizetti, and Bellini. Throughout her career, Dessì received many awards and honors. In 1990, she won the prestigious Puccini Prize, which is awarded to the best interpreter of Puccini's music. She also won the Verdi Prize in 1993, which is awarded to the best interpreter of Verdi's music. In 2006, she was awarded the title of "Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic" by the President of Italy. One of the highlights of Dessì's career was her performance in the title role of Verdi's Aida at La Scala in Milan in 2001. Her performance was widely praised, and it cemented her reputation as one of the greatest interpreters of Verdi's music. She also performed the role of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where she received a standing ovation. Another notable performance by Dessì was her portrayal of the title role in Puccini's Tosca at the Royal Opera House in London in 2002. Her performance was described as "electrifying," and it earned her a standing ovation from the audience. Dessì was also known for her collaborations with her husband, the tenor Fabio Armiliato. The couple performed together in many operas, including Verdi's Otello and Puccini's La Bohème. They also recorded several albums together, including a collection of duets by Verdi and Puccini. Sadly, Dessì's career was cut short by her untimely death in August 2016, at the age of 59. She had been diagnosed with colon cancer earlier that year, and she passed away just a few months later. Her death was a great loss to the world of opera, and she was mourned by fans and colleagues around the world. In conclusion, Daniela Dessì was a talented and accomplished soprano who had a successful career in opera. She was known for her powerful voice, her rich tone, and her interpretations of Verdi's music. She received many awards and honors throughout her career, and she was widely regarded as one of the greatest interpreters of Italian opera. Her untimely death was a great loss to the world of music, but her legacy lives on through her recordings and performances.

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