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FRANCESCO FAZZINI

 

 

 

He initially debuted as a baritone in 1900 at the Teatro Manzoni in Pistoia, performing the role of David in Mascagni’s L’Amico Fritz. However, by 1903, Fazzini transitioned to tenor roles, making his second debut as Loris in Giordano’s Fedora. His career gained momentum, and in 1906, he appeared at Covent Garden in London as Don José in Carmen, performing alongside renowned artists Angelo Scandiani and Louise Kirkby Lunn.

In 1913, Fazzini took on the challenging title role of Verdi’s Otello at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, where he was joined by Enrico Nani and Sara Fidelia Solari. Around 1920, as his career progressed, Fazzini shifted towards comprimario (supporting) roles, continuing to contribute to the operatic stage in a different capacity.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1903 La Spezia Politeama Duca di Genova Fedora (Loris)

1904 Forlê Teatro Comunale Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)

1905 Savona Teatro Chiabrera Andrea Chenier (Chenier)

1906 London Covent Garden Carmen (Don Jose)

1907 Lisbona Teatro San Carlos Amore e Perdizione di J. Arroyo (Baltasaar)

1908 Barcellona Teatro Liceo Carmen (Don Josæ)

1909 Napoli Teatro San Carlo Aida (Radames)

1910 Madrid Teatro Reale Colomba di A. Vives

1911 Bari Teatro Petruzzelli Aida (Radames)

1912 Palermo Teatro Massimo Otello (Otello)

1913 Venice Teatro La Fenice Otello (Otello)

1914 Torino Teatro Regio Otello (Otello)

1915 La Spezia Politeama Duca di Genova Concerto

1917 Venezia Teatro Rossini Fedora (Loris)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Francesco Fazzini made 7 published records

Ballo in maschera (Verdi) Barcarola 10663 D4173 Columbia, Milano 1908

Ballo in maschera (Verdi) La rivedrò nell’estasi 10662 D4173 Columbia, Milano 1908

Carmen (Bizet) Duetto della sfida with Michele de Padova 10690 D4002 Columbia, Milano 1908

Carmen (Bizet) mia tu sei D 4175 10665 Columbia, Milano 1908

Traviata (Verdi) De’ miei bollenti spiriti D 4174 10664 Columbia, Milano 1908