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Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (Russian: Фёдор Ива́нович Шаля́пин, romanized: Fyodor Ivanovich Shalyapin, IPA: [ˈfʲɵdər ɪˈvanəvʲɪtɕ ʂɐˈlʲapʲɪn]; February 13 [O.S. February 1] 1873 – April 12, 1938) was a Russian opera singer.
Feodor Chaliapin Jr. (Russian: Фёдор Фёдорович Шаля́пин; 6 October 1905 – 17 September 1992) was a Russian-born actor who appeared in many American and Italian films. Life Chaliapin's parents, Feodor Chaliapin Sr. and Iola Tornaghi, 1890–1900. Chaliapin was the son and namesake of the great operatic bass ...
Feodor Chaliapin (born February 1 [February 13, New Style], 1873, near Kazan, Russia—died April 12, 1938, Paris, France) was a Russian operatic basso profundo whose vivid declamation, great resonance, and dynamic acting made him the best-known singer-actor of his time.
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Dec 23, 2008 · Feodor Chaliapin, bass (1873-1938) Charles Gounod - Faust Le veau d´or (Recording date so far unknown) My personal opinion: Chaliapin was the real "Phantom of the opera", just like his ...
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- A peasant in the empire’s best theater. “I am staying in bed… and reading… and recalling the past: theaters, cities, hardships, and successes. How many roles I have played!
- Journey from desperation to fame. Chaliapin started to sing in a church choir at age nine, and became fascinated by opera at age 12 when he saw and heard it for the first time in a Russian provincial theater.
- Scorned by the liberal intelligentsia. Now famous, he started to enjoy what some people call a hedonistic lifestyle. He also had a reputation as a person close to ordinary folks, and he used to sing not only opera but also folk songs, such as Along Piterskaya or Dubinushka.
- Hard choice to leave Russia. Already used to luxury, Chaliapin had problems surviving the Revolution of 1917 and the Civil War period with its hardships.
Feodor Chaliapin Jr. (1905-1992) was a Russian-born actor who appeared in films in France, Italy and Hollywood. He was the youngest son of the famous basso Feodor Chaliapin Sr. and a ballet dancer mother.
Oct 1, 1992 · Feodor Chaliapin Jr., who blossomed into an octogenarian movie star after 60 years of mostly bit parts and cameos, died on Sept. 17 in Rome. He was 87 years old and had been a resident of...
