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Farinelli ( Italian pronunciation: [fariˈnɛlli]; 24 January 1705 – 16 September 1782) [a] was the stage name of Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi ( pronounced [ˈkarlo ˈbrɔski] ), a celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th century and one of the greatest singers in the history of opera. [1]
Farinelli is a 1994 internationally co-produced biographical drama film directed by Gérard Corbiau and starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, and Jeroen Krabbé.
Mar 17, 1995 · A film about Carlo Broschi, who became a famous singer under the stage name Farinelli in 18th-century Europe. It depicts his artistic achievements, his brotherly rivalry, and his relationship with Handel.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Gérard Corbiau
- 1995-03-17
Jun 16, 2016 · Although Dionisi provided the speaking voice (originally in French), Farinelli's singing voice was provided by Polish soprano Ewa Malas-Godlewska and American countertenor Derek Lee Ragin, who...
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- George Eross
Farinelli (born Jan. 24, 1705, Andria, Kingdom of Naples [Italy]—died July 15, 1782, Bologna) was a celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th century and one of the greatest singers in the history of opera. He adopted the surname of his benefactors, the brothers Farina.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 3, 2019 · In the 18th century, no man could eclipse the fame or passion of the opera singer Farinelli. Castrated as a child to preserve his angelic voice, Farinelli (Stefano Dionisi) tours the royal courts...
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- Film Movement
Learn about Farinelli, the famous 18th century castrato singer who performed for kings and emperors. Discover his life, career, and legacy in this web page by a baroque music ensemble.
