Carlo Baucardé [SEP] voice type
Carlo Baucardé
Carlo Baucardé or Boucardé (1825–1883) was an Italian operatic tenor who sang leading roles throughout Italy, as well as in London, Madrid, Paris, and New York. He is most remembered today for creating the role of Manrico in Verdi's opera "Il trovatore" and the title role in Donizetti's "Poliuto".
Life and career.
Carlo Baucardé was born in Florence to a family of French origin. According to contemporary accounts, he had originally been employed in the palace kitchen of
1848), "Macbeth" as Malcolm (1849), and "I masnadieri" as Carlo (1849). He also sang there in the premiere of Donizetti's "Poliuto" in the title role (1848) and in the theatre's first performance of his "La favorita" as Fernando (1850).
Baucardé made his London debut to considerable popular acclaim as Oronte in "I Lombardi alla prima crociata" during the 1850 season of Italian opera at Her Majesty's Theatre. During that season he also