Description

BINDO GASPERINI (CARPI, 1880 – ?)

 

 

 

 

He was the husband of the famous soprano Elvira Magliulo. He likely made his debut in 1903 at the Teatro Coccia in Novara, performing the role of Federico in Germania. In 1914, he sang the title role in Wagner’s Parsifal during its premiere at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo.

Although Gasperini never performed in North America, he recorded a few arias and duets in 1907 for the USA branch of Zonophone, providing a rare glimpse into his artistry.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1903 Novara Teatro Coccia Germania (Federico)

1906 Milan Teatro Lirico Editha (Raul)

1909 Venezia Teatro La Fenice Walkiria (Siegmund)

1916 Milan Teatro Carcano Carmen (Don Josä)

1920 Madrid Teatro Reale Salome (Erode)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Ernani (Verdi) Ferma crudele with Giovanni Bardi and Elvira Magliulo 86278 Pathé, Milano 1913?

Figlia di Jorio (Franchetti) Riverdisca per noi 12647 Zonophone, USA 1907

Forza del destino (Verdi) Uniti in vita e in morte with Adolfo Pacini 86291 Pathé, Milano 1913?

Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Tra voi belle 12648 Zonophone, USA 1907

Tosca (Puccini) Amaro sol per te (w Magliulo) 86284 Pathé, Milano 1913?

Tosca (Puccini) Mia Tosca idolatrata with Carmen Melis 12636 Zonophone, USA 1907?