Description

ARCANGELO ROSSI (FERENTINO, ITALY, 11/5/1857 – MILAN, ITALY, 15/6/1907)

 

 

 

 

After completing his studies at the Naples Conservatoire, he made his debut in 1887 at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples as Masetto in Don Giovanni. In 1897, he appeared at La Scala in the premiere of Alberto Franchetti’s opera Il Signore di Pourceaugnac.

In New York, he quickly gained recognition as an excellent bass-buffo, particularly known for his comedic and character roles. In 1907, he performed at the Metropolitan Opera in the U.S. premieres of two Puccini operas: Manon Lescaut, singing the role of Geronte, and Madama Butterfly, performing as Yakuside. Tragically, in June 1907, he took his own life in a moment of despair.

 

Chronology of Selected Appearances:

 

1887 Naples, Teatro Nuovo – Don Giovanni (Masetto)

1897 Milan, La Scala – Il Signore di Pourceaugnac (unknown role)

1903 New York, Metropolitan Opera – La Bohème (Schaunard)

1907 New York, Metropolitan Opera – Manon Lescaut (Geronte)

1907 New York, Metropolitan Opera – Madama Butterfly (Yakuside)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Manca un foglio (Romani) 3116 Columbia, New York 1905-01
2. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Manca un foglio (Romani) 32713 Columbia cylinders, New York 1905-01
3. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Manca un foglio 31411 C2508-2 Victor, USA 1905-05-01
4. Don Giovanni (Mozart) Madamina 4443 B2507-A-1 Victor, USA 1905-05-01
5. Don Giovanni (Mozart) Nella bionda 31435 C2507-B-2 Victor, USA 1905-05-01
6. Elisir d’amore (Donizetti) Udite, udite, o rustici 32715 Columbia cylinders, New York 1905-01