Maria Capuana [SEP] voice type
Maria Capuana
Maria Capuana (2 September 1891 – 22 February 1955) was an Italian mezzo-soprano who had a major international opera career during the first half of the 20th century. She possessed a voice with a dark timbre that she used with great expression.
Born in Fano in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Capuana was the older sister of conductor Franco Capuana. She was trained in the art of singing and piano performance at the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in Naples where she was a pupil of
and a few for Deutsche Grammophon as well, and accurately represent his rich and expressive voice. They include:
- Verdi: "Aida" with Curtis-Verna, Dominguez, Borso, Scott. Franco Capuana (cond.) La Fenice 1952. (Remington)
- G. Donizetti: "La favorita" with Simionato, Jerome Hines, Gianni Poggi. Alberto Erede (cond.) Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 1955. (Decca)
- Verdi: "La Traviata" with Callas, Di Stefano. Carlo Maria