Country

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Italy

Birth

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May 12, 1888 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Death

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January 11, 1968 in Milan, Italy

Period

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Classical

 

 

Romantic

Genre

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Opera

 

Mariano Stabile was a renowned Italian baritone and opera singer who was born on March 2, 1888, in Palermo, Italy. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. From a young age, Stabile showed a natural talent for singing and began his formal training at the age of 16. Stabile's early career was marked by a series of successful performances in Italy and abroad. He made his debut in 1910 at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, where he sang the role of Silvio in Pagliacci. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile singer, and his performances were praised for their emotional depth and technical skill. In 1913, Stabile made his debut at La Scala in Milan, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. He sang the role of Marcello in La Bohème, and his performance was met with critical acclaim. This marked the beginning of a long and successful career at La Scala, where Stabile would go on to perform in many of the most famous operas of all time. Throughout the 1910s and 1920s, Stabile continued to perform in Italy and abroad, earning a reputation as one of the finest baritones of his generation. He sang at the Royal Opera House in London, the Paris Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York, among many other venues. He was particularly renowned for his performances in Verdi's operas, including Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, and La Traviata. In 1930, Stabile was awarded the title of "Cavaliere" by the Italian government in recognition of his contributions to the arts. This was followed by numerous other awards and honors throughout his career, including the title of "Commendatore" in 1951. One of Stabile's most famous performances took place in 1935, when he sang the role of Scarpia in Tosca at La Scala. This performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the opera, and Stabile's portrayal of the villainous Scarpia was praised for its intensity and dramatic power. Stabile continued to perform well into his 70s, and his final performance was in 1960, when he sang the role of Don Pasquale in a production of the eponymous opera at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo. He died on December 6, 1968, at the age of 80. Throughout his career, Mariano Stabile was known for his powerful voice, his emotional depth, and his technical skill. He was a master of the bel canto style of singing, which emphasizes the beauty and purity of the voice, and his performances were marked by a sense of passion and intensity that captivated audiences around the world. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest baritones of all time, and his recordings continue to inspire and delight music lovers around the world.

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