Salvatore Fisichella [SEP] voice type
Salvatore Fisichella
Salvatore Fisichella (born May 15, 1943 in Catania, Sicily) is an Italian operatic tenor known for his roles in bel canto operas, especially those of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. He has been recognized for the ease and vocal brilliance of his singing, and for having sung more of the leading roles in Bellini's operas than any other 20th century tenor.
Early years.
Fisichella began singing as a child at family get-togethers. He was interested in church music by the age of
, as Riccardo in "I puritani", opposite Edita Gruberova and Salvatore Fisichella.
He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera, in 1982, as Renato in "Un ballo in maschera", considered one of his best roles. He also appeared at the San Francisco Opera and the Dallas Opera.
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