Beniamino Gigli

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Beniamino Gigli (pronounced: [benjaˈmiːno ˈdʒiʎʎi]) (March 20, 1890 – November 30, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. The most famous tenor of his generation, he was renowned internationally for the great beauty of his voice and the soundness of his vocal technique. Music critics sometimes took him to task, however, for what was perceived to be the over-emotionalism of his interpretations. Nevertheless, such was Gigli's talent, he is considered to be one of the very finest tenors in the recorded history of music.

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Discography

Album

Year Title Rating Releases
1958 Jewels of Song 1

Album + Compilation

Year Title Rating Releases
1990 Prima Voce: Beniamino Gigli, Volume 1: 1918 - 1924 Compilation 1
1990 Historical Recordings 1927-1951 Compilation 1
1990 Prima Voce: Beniamino Gigli, Volume 2: 1925-1940 Compilation 1
1995 Beniamino Gigli Sings Italia Compilation 1
1998 Heroes Compilation 1

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Year Title Rating Releases
Grandi Voci alla Scala 1

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