Piero Cappuccilli [SEP] voice type
Piero Cappuccilli
Piero Cappuccilli (November 9, 1926 – July 11, 2005) was an Italian operatic baritone. Best known for his interpretations of Verdi roles, he was widely regarded as one of the finest Italian baritones of the second half of the 20th century. He was enormously admired within the field of opera for his rich and abundant voice, fine vocal technique and exceptional breath control. In the great Italian tradition he fused words and music into elegant phrases. He focused on Italian repertory, particularly the operas of Verdi
Rolando Panerai and
Piero Cappuccilli, yet his many recordings reveal a singer and musician of considerable distinction, with a handsome voice, a solid technique, and a fine sense of style.
Sereni sang Germont in two famous performances of "La traviata". The first, with Maria Callas and Alfredo Kraus in 1958, became known as the "Lisbon Traviata". The second, from La Scala in 1964, with Anna Moffo and Renato Cioni, became known as the "Karajan Traviata".
Mario Sereni retired