Description

TINA ALASIA (TURIN, 1876 – TURIN, 1948)

 

 

 

She began her formal music education in 1897 at the Liceo Musicale in Turin, where she trained under Annetta Casaloni and L. Perigozzo, both renowned teachers of their time. Alasia made her operatic debut in 1901 at the Teatro Regio in Torino, performing the role of Signora Dufresne in Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Zazà. This debut marked the start of a promising career.

In 1905, she performed in the premiere of Mosè, an opera by G. Orefice, at the Teatro Verdi in Padova. Two years later, in 1907, she took part in the Italian premiere of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta at the Teatro Comunale in Bologna, showcasing her versatility in Russian repertoire.

Alasia gained particular recognition abroad, especially in Turkey, where her talent caught the attention of Sultan Abdul-Hamid II, who honored her with a kiss on the hand—an extraordinary mark of esteem.

Later in her career, she returned to her hometown, Turin, where she worked as a vocal pedagogue, passing on her knowledge to the next generation of singers.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1901 Torino Teatro Regio Zaza

1905 Padova Teatro Verdi Mosè

1907 Bologna Teatro Comunale Iolanta

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Aida (Verdi) Rivedrai le foreste (w. Albinolo) 12254 Anker, Torino 1907
2. Carmen (Bizet) Se tu m’ami (w. Albinolo) 12255 Anker, Torino 1907
3. Favorita (Donizetti) O mio Fernando 10057 Columbia, Milano 1903
4. Forza del Destino (Verdi) La Vergine degli Angeli 15201 Anker, Torino 1907
5. Gioconda (Ponchielli) Voce di donna 15109 Anker, Torino 1907
6. Norma (Bellini) Casta diva 15104 Anker, Torino 1907
7. Norma (Bellini) Preghiera d’Adalgisa 15105 Anker, Torino 1907
8. Rigoletto (Verdi) Quartetto (w. Fasciolo, Albinolo & Ricci) 12253 Anker, Torino 1907
9. Stabat Mater (Rossini) Fac ut portem 15119 Anker, Torino 1907
10. Tosca (Puccini) Vissi d’arte 15103 Anker, Torino 1907
11. Trovatore (Verdi) Di geloso amor (w. Fasciolo & Albinolo) 12259 Anker, Torino 1907
12. Trovatore (Verdi) Stride la vampa 1077 Anker, Torino 1907