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Galliano Masini
Galliano Masini (7 February 1896 – 15 February 1986) was a leading Italian operatic tenor, particularly associated with the "spinto" (lyric-dramatic) roles of the Italian repertory.
Masini was born in Livorno in humble circumstances. He studied singing in Milan with Maestro Laura, and made his debut in his native Livorno, as Cavaradossi in Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" in 1923.
He sang as first tenor at the Rome Opera from 1930 to 1950, and was also a regular guest
- Gina Lollobrigida as Nedda, wife of Canio
- Onelia Fineschi as Nedda (singing voice)
- Afro Poli as Canio, master of the troupe
- Galliano Masini as Canio (singing voice)
- Filippo Morucci as Beppe, troupe harlequin
- Gino Sinimberghi as Beppe (singing voice)