Eugenia Burzio [SEP] voice type
Eugenia Burzio
Eugenia Burzio (20 June 1882 – 16 May 1922) was an Italian operatic soprano known for her vibrant voice and passionate style of singing. She was particularly prominent in the verismo repertoire, creating the role of Delia Terzaghi in Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Goffredo Mameli" as well as singing Minnie in the Italian premiere of Giacomo Puccini's "La fanciulla del West" but was also admired in Verdi and other 19th century repertoire. While many music critics found her interpretations imaginative and exciting, others criticized her for the
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- Tosco, Angelo "Vissi d 'arte me pellegrini – Trionfi e amori di Eugenia Burzio" Gaidano & Matta. Chieri,2012. with many rare photographs and documents from the recently revealed 'Burzio archive'.
External links.
Biography
- Eugenia Burzio Facebook page with many photographs and articles (https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Eugenia-Burzio/228959903950)
Audio files
- Eugenia Burzio – from Boito's "Mefistofele" (recorded 1910)
- Eugenia Burzio – from Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana" (recorded 1908)