Description

EMANUELE BUCALO (NOVARA DI SICILIA, 1866 – NOVARA DI SICILIA, 1941)

He is considered one of the greatest baritones of his time. He studied in Palermo and then in Milan, honing his craft under the guidance of prominent vocal teachers. His career, which lasted from approximately 1894 to 1910, saw him perform at major opera houses across Europe and South America. He appeared at the Teatro Politeama Argentino in Buenos Aires, the Teatro Regio in Parma, La Scala in Milan, La Fenice in Venice, the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, the Teatro Bellini in Catania, the Teatro Vittorio Emanuele in Messina, and the Teatro Municipale in Alessandria. He also performed in Montevideo and São Paulo, earning great acclaim for his roles.

He was especially appreciated in Buenos Aires for his portrayal of Rigoletto, a role that became one of his most renowned. After retiring from the stage, he returned to his hometown of Novara, where he passed away on October 23, 1941, surrounded by the affection of his family, friends, and admirers. His legacy as a distinguished baritone continues to be celebrated.

Chronology of some appearances

1894 Catania Teatro Nazionale I Promessi Sposi with Pietro Gherardi (Renzo) and Elvira De Cesare (Lucia)

1900 Parma Teatro Regio Aida with Carlo Barrera (Radames) and Carmen Bonaplata Bau (Aida)

1901 Tosca with Carlo Barrera (Radames) and Carmen Bonaplata Bau (Aida)

TRACKLIST

1. Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) O Lola (in cat-key!) 52157 2297L G&T, Milano 1904
2. Germania (Franchetti) Ascolta, io morrò 52805 Con55 G&T, Milano 1903-10
3. Giulia (Denza) 52815 Con78 G&T, Milano 1903-10
4. Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Sei splendida lucente 52289 Con61 G&T, Milano 1903-10
5. Con65 Pagliacci (Leoncavallo): Tu più non m’ami 52291 G&T, Milano 1903-10
6. Rigoletto (Verdi) Bella figlia dell’amore (w. Lavin de Casas, Finzi-Magrini & Matroiani) 054045 218½m G&T, Milano 1904-1112
7. Rigoletto (Verdi) Deh! Non parlare al misero  52848 Con63 G&T, Milano 1903-10
8. Ruy Blas (Marchetti) Io scacciato 052079 222m G&T, Milano 1904