Eugenia Tadolini [SEP] voice type
Eugenia Tadolini
Eugenia Tadolini ("née" Savorani) (1809 – 11 July 1872) was an Italian operatic soprano. Admired for the beauty of her voice and stage presence, she was one of Donizetti's favourite singers. During her career she created over 20 leading roles, including the title roles in Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix" and "Maria di Rohan" and Verdi's "Alzira". She was born in Forlì and studied music there and in Bologna before making her debut in Florence in 1828.
Tadolini died of the disease on 11 July 1872 at the age of 63 and was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
Roles created.
Eugenia Tadolini is known to have sung in the following world premieres:
- Adelia, "Emma d'Antiochia" (Saverio Mercadante). 9 March 1834, La Fenice, Venice.
- Elvira, "Le due illustri rivali" (Saverio Mercadante). 10 March 1838, La Fenice, Venice.
- Violetta, "Il bravo, ossia La veneziana" (Saverio