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NICOLÒ FOSSETTA (VENICE, 1870 – ?)

 

 

 

 

Likely making his debut in 1899 at the Teatro Sociale Ceneda in Vittorio Veneto as Escamillo in Bizet’s Carmen, he soon embarked on a varied international career. His early guest appearances included notable performances in Valencia (1901), Kharkov (1902), and Odessa (1903), gaining attention across Europe. By 1904, he had also performed in Alessandria, showcasing his talent to Italian audiences.

In 1906, he expanded his career to the United States, performing frequently in New York until 1911. He continued to captivate American audiences for several years before retiring from the stage in 1914. His career left a lasting impression on both European and American opera scenes during the early 20th century.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1899 Vittorio Veneto Teatro Sociale Ceneda Carmen (Escamillo)

1901 Pallanza Teatro Sociale Barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro)

1903 Odessa Teatro Municipale  Barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro)

1905 Forlì Teatro Comunale   Barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro)

1907 New York Manhattan Opera House Traviata (Douphol)

1909 New YorkManhattan Opera House Crispino e la Comare (Don Asdrubale)

1911 Philadelphia Teatro Metropolitan Fanciulla del West (Sid)

1913 Washington Teatro Opera Tosca (Sciarrone)

1914 Philadelphia Teatro Metropolitan Rigoletto (Marullo)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Aida (Verdi) Rivedrai le foreste imbalsamate (w. Lucchini) 10136 Beka Disco “Ideale” Sinfonia
2. Ballo in maschera (Verdi) Eri tu 10333 Columbia, Milano 1904?
3. Boheme (Puccini) O Mimì tu più non torni (w. Venturini) 10128 Beka Disco “Ideale” Sinfonia
4. Carmen (Bizet) Ho nome Escamilio (w. Venturini) 10135 Beka Disco “Ideale” Sinfonia
5. Cristoforo Colombo (Franchetti) Per la conca d’argento 10148 Columbia, Milano 1903?
6. Ernani (Verdi) Da quel dì (w. Lucchini) 10121 Beka Disco “Ideale” Sinfonia
7. Ernani (Verdi) Da quel dì 10274 Columbia, Milano 1904?
8. Guarany (Gomez) Senza tetto 10790 Zonophone, Milano 1902-09
9. Otello (Verdi) Brindisi 10277 Columbia, Milano 1904?
10. Ruy Blas (Marchetti) A miei rivali cedere X-1882 Zonophone, Milano 1902-09
11. Se… (Denza) 10150 Columbia, Milano 1903?