Description

MANUEL ROMERO MALPICA (PUEBLA CITY, MEXICO, 10. 05.1874 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, 1939)

 

 

 

 

First, he studied with his father, José Romero Malpica, who was the director of military bands, and with his mother, an actress and opera singer. He continued his vocal training under Lion and Carnelli and made his debut on January 29, 1902, in G. Verdi’s Il Trovatore at the Teatro María Guerrero in his hometown. He performed in Mexico until 1905 and then went to the USA. He became a member of several opera companies, including the Boston Opera Company and the San Carlo Opera Company.

Later, he appeared in Italy, France, and Spain, and made successful guest appearances in Central and South America. He returned to Mexico, where he continued his career. In 1938, he sang the role of Rigoletto at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Shortly before his death, he made his final appearance at the Teatro María Guerrero, where he had started his career. He was known as the “Mexican Titta Ruffo” and could also sing tenor roles, which he demonstrated by replacing tenor Agnadi in the USA. He made recordings for Columbia, Victor, and Edison.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1902 Puebla Teatro María Guerrero Trovatore (Count di Luna)

1914 Mississippi Greenwood Theatre Faust (Valentine)

1914 Ashland Vining Theatre Faust (Valentine)

1938 Puebla Teatro María Guerrero Rigoletto (Rigoletto)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Abnegacion 20169 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
2. Danza romantica 20274 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
3. El Puñao de Rosas (Chapí) Dúo (w. Herrera) 22033 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
4. La Bruja (Chapí) Jota (w. Jiménez) 22019 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
5. La mascota (Audran) Final 1o (w. Herrera) 20305 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
6. Los ojos verdes 20143 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
7. El guinero celoso 62346 R-116 Victor
8. Luz y sombra 6005 Edison 4-min cylinders, Spain 1910
9. Mi morenita mía (Cancion) 62348-A Victor, 1907-07-22
10. No lo diré (A. Pacheco) 62277-B Victor, 1907-07-22
11. Perjura (Lerdo de Tejada) C 300 5851 Columbia, Mexico City 1908-9
12. Fingida Danza Mexicana (Luis Jordá) C300 5853 Columbia
13. Lejos de ti Romanza (Rafael Galvez León) C301 5866 Columbia
14. Ya soy feliz Danza Mexicana (Miguel Lerdo de Tejada) C301 5854 Columbia
15. Himno Nacional Mexicano C308 5935 Columbia
16. Las violetas Danza mexicana (Lerdo de Tejada) C312 5852 Columbia