Description
ARISTIDE BARACCHI (REGGIO EMILIA, 31 JULY, 1885 – MILAN, 28 AUGUST, 1964)
He first appeared as principal baritone at Italian provincial opera houses. Later, he was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera in New York (1907-09), where he sang comprimario roles. Since 1918, he was a member of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
He appeared there in the following premieres:
1919: Una partita by R. Zandonai
1922: Debora e Jaele by I. Pizzetti
1924: Nerone by A. Boito
1926: Turandot by G. Puccini
1928: Fra Gherardo by I. Pizzetti
1929: Le preziose ridicole by F. Lattuada
1932: Palla de’ Mozzi by G. Marinuzzi
1935: Nerone by P. Mascagni
He also performed at opera houses in South America. From 1928 to 1939, he was a regular guest at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in London, where he sang, among other roles, Ping in G. Puccini’s Turandot. From 1924 to 1951, he performed at the Arena di Verona, including a 1924 appearance as Klingsor in Parsifal. Later in life, he taught singing in Milan. He spent his final years at the “Casa di Riposo G. Verdi” in Milan.
Chronology of some appearances
1911 Milano Teatro Dal Verme Boheme (Schaunard)
1914 Milano Teatro Dal Verme Boheme (Schaunard)
1915 Carrara Politeama Verdi Barbiere di Siviglia (Don Bartolo)
1917 Brescia Teatro Sociale Boheme (Schaunard)
1917 Brescia Teatro Sociale Cavalleria Rusticana (Alfio)
1917 Milano Teatro Dal Verme Madama Butterfly (Sharpless)
1918 Verona Teatro Ristori Barbiere di Siviglia (Don Bartolo)
1918 Cremona Politeama Verdi Boheme (Schaunard)
1918 Bologna Teatro Apollo Boheme (Schaunard)
1919 Genova Politeama Genovese Ballo in Maschera (Tom)
1919 Reggio Emilia Teatro Municipale Lohengrin (Araldo)
1920 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Barbiere di Siviglia (Don Bartolo)
1920 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Cavalleria Rusticana (Alfio)
1926 Fano Teatro Della Fortuna Barbiere di Siviglia (Don Bartolo)
1930 Bolzano Teatro Civico Cavalleria Rusticana (Alfio)
1939 Bologna Teatro Comunale Ballo in Maschera (Tom)
1941 Pisa Teatro Verdi Adriana Lecouvreur (Principe)
TRACKLIST
- Aida (Verdi) Sì, fuggiam (w. Gramegna, Vigano & De Muro) 2-054128, DB550 HMV, Milano 1922-05-24
- Turandot (Puccini) Terzetto P1 (w. Venturini & Nessi) 120049 xxph5885 Fonotipia, Milano 11-05-1927
- Turandot (Puccini) Terzetto P2 (w. Venturini & Nessi) 120049 xxph5886 Fonotipia, Milano 11-05-1927
- Carmen (Bizet) Quintetto P1 (w. Apolloni, Supervia, Mannarini & Nessi) 168110 Pho6059 Fonotipia, Milano 18-10-1927
- Carmen (Bizet) Quintetto P2 (w. Apolloni, Supervia, Mannarini & Nessi) 168111 Pho6060 Fonotipia, Milano 18-10-1927
- Ernani (Verdi) Qual rumore (w. Fullin, Fregosi, Nessi, Righetti, Poli-Randaccio & Mannarini) 120071 XXPh6061 Fonotipia, Milano 18-10-1927
- Ernani (Verdi) O sommo Carlo (w. Fullin, Fregosi, Nessi, Righetti, Poli-Randaccio & Mannarini) 120071 XXPh6062 Fonotipia, Milano 18-10-1927
- Traviata (Verdi) Scena della borsa pt 1 (w. Ciniselli, Nessi, Bardone, Mannarini, Menni & Fregosi) 120076, XXPh6067 Fonotipia, Milano 1927-10-19
- Traviata (Verdi) Scena della borsa pt 2 (w. Ciniselli, Nessi, Bardone, Mannarini, Menni & Fregosi) 120076 XXPh6068 Fonotipia, Milano 1927-10-19
- Traviata (Verdi) Brindisi (w. Granda & Nessi) GQX10169 BX 132 Columbia, Milano 1927
- Turandot (Verdi) Terzetto delle maschere Part II (w. Nessi & Venturini) D1663 B2375 Columbia, Milano
- Turandot (Verdi) Terzetto delle maschere Part I (w. Nessi & Venturini) D1663 B2372 Columbia, Milano
- Aida (Verdi) Concertato act 2, pt 1 (w. Minghini-Cattaneo, Poli-Randaccio, Montelauri, Fregosi & Righetti) 120181 XXPh6387 Fonotipia, Milano 1928-10-17
- Aida (Verdi) Concertato act 2, pt 2 (w. Minghini-Cattaneo, Poli-Randaccio, Montelauri, Fregosi & Righetti) 120181 XXPh6412 Fonotipia, Milano 1928-10-21
- Boheme (Puccini) O buon Marcello, aiuto! (w. De Voltri) B160 D9452 Columbia
- Gioconda (Ponchielli) A te questo rosario (w. Arangi-Lombardi, Nessi, Menni & Stignani) GQX10168 BX122 Columbia
- Tosca (Puccini) Son pronto (w. Granda, Ventirini & Scacciati) D14607 BX693 Columbia
- Tosca (Puccini) Amore sol per te (w. Granda & Scacciati) D14607 BX704 Columbia
motiv8n –
What an impressive career Aristide Baracchi had, with performances at prestigious opera houses around the world! It’s inspiring to see his dedication and talent showcased in this post. I’m curious, what was one of Baracchi’s most memorable performances in your opinion?
bensaude777 –
Hello,
Thank you so much for your review.
My friend, I believe the opera premieres of Turandot and Nerone are important, but we must also remember that he performed as a principal baritone in roles such as Alfio and Sharpless. He was a first class baritone!
All the best,
Ash