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ENRICO ROGGIO (CATANIA, 1883 – MILAN, 1973)

 

 

 

 

He had an extensive career spanning from his debut in 1905 to his retirement in 1948. Studying under the guidance of soprano Elena Theodorini in Rome and Nino Cairone in Milan, he made his first appearance on stage at the Teatro Alighieri in Ravenna, performing the role of Schaunard in La Bohème. His talent was quickly recognized, leading to engagements on larger provincial stages across Italy.

In 1911, he achieved notable success at the prestigious Teatro Costanzi in Rome, which solidified his reputation as a talented baritone. His international career began to flourish when he guested at the Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires in 1915, followed by a highly successful performance at the Teatro Nacional in Havana the next year. During this period, he also made a significant contribution to contemporary opera, participating in the premiere of Monleone’s Suona la ritirata at the Teatro Lirico in Milan in 1916.

His career was further distinguished by his acting ability, which made him a sought-after performer, admired for both his vocal and dramatic talents. After a long and successful career, he retired from the opera stage in 1948 and continued to share his knowledge and experience as a vocal pedagogue in Milan, where he remained influential in shaping the next generation of singers.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1905 Ravenna Teatro Alighieri  Boheme (Schaunard)

1906 Prato Teatro Metastasio Boheme (Schaunard)

1909 Tunisi Politeama Rossini Fedora (De Siriex)

1912 Caltagirone Teatro Garibaldi Amico Fritz (David)

1914 Venezia   Tetro Rossini Gioconda (Barnaba)

1918 Genova   Politeama Genovese Tosca (Scarpia)

1920 Catania Teatro Bellini Barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro)

1922 Lisbona Teatro San Carlos Aida (Amonasro)

1924 Havana   Teatro Nacional Aida (Amonasro)

1926 Genova   Teatro Carlo Felice  Manon (Lescaut)

1928 Milano Teatro La Scala  Oro Del Reno (Alberico)

1930 Milano Teatro La Scala  Crepuscolo Degli Dei (Alberico)

1932 Milano Teatro Carcano   Tosca (Scarpia)

1934 Venezia   Teatro La Fenice Il Finto Arlecchino di G. F. Malipiero (Trifonio)

1936 Parma Teatro Regio Francesca da Rimini (Giovanni)

1938 Bari Teatro Petruzzelli Don Pasquale (Malatesta)

1940 Genova   Teatro Carlo Felice Sigfrido (Alberico)

1947 Reggio Emilia Teatro Municipale Madama Butterfly (Yamadori)

1948 Reggio Emilia Teatro Municipale Barbiere di Siviglia (Don Bartolo)

 

TRACKLIST

 

1. Carmen (Bizet) Votre toast Lyrophon, Milano
2. Ernani (Verdi) Oh de’ verd’anni miei J 142 Lyrophon, Milano
3. Gioconda (Ponchielli) Barcarola J 139 Lyrophon, Milano
4. Otello (Verdi) Una vela!… Esultate! (w. Zanelli, Masini & Palai) DB1439 32-1406 HMV, Milano 1930-03-11
5. Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) Si puo? J 132 Lyrophon, Milano
6. Rigoletto (Verdi) Pari siamo J 135 Lyrophon, Milano
7. Se Fossi! Melodia (Quaranta) J 134 Lyrophon, Milano
8. Serenata (Tosti) J 145 Lyrophon, Milano
9. Tannhäuser (Wagner) O tu bell’astro J 4 Lyrophon, Milano
10. Traviata (Verdi) Di Provenza J 137 Lyrophon, Milano