Role

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Composer  

Country

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Italy

Birth

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in Genoa, Italy

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Fabio Armiliato is a renowned Italian tenor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on October 17, 1956, in Genoa, Italy, Armiliato grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Armiliato showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. As a teenager, Armiliato discovered his love for singing and began taking voice lessons. He studied at the Conservatory of Music in Genoa and later at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. In 1986, he made his professional debut in the role of Rodolfo in Puccini's La Bohème at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Armiliato's career took off in the 1990s when he began performing in major opera houses around the world. He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1996, singing the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca. He has since performed at the Met in numerous productions, including La Bohème, La Traviata, and Rigoletto. Armiliato has also performed at other major opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Paris Opera, and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. He has worked with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including James Levine, Riccardo Muti, and Zubin Mehta. One of Armiliato's most notable performances was in the role of Mario Cavaradossi in the 2008 production of Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera. His performance was widely praised, and he received a standing ovation from the audience. He has also received critical acclaim for his performances in Verdi's La Traviata and Puccini's La Bohème. In addition to his work in opera, Armiliato has also performed in concerts and recitals. He has recorded several albums, including a collection of Neapolitan songs and a tribute to Enrico Caruso. Throughout his career, Armiliato has received numerous awards and honors. In 2003, he was awarded the title of "Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic" by the President of Italy. He has also been awarded the "Premio Abbiati" by the Italian Association of Music Critics and the "Premio Puccini" by the Puccini Foundation. Armiliato continues to perform and record, and his passion for music shows no signs of slowing down. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tenors of his generation and a true ambassador of Italian opera.

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