Casalecchio di Reno, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Died
10 October 1955 (aged 80)
Riccardo Stracciari (June 26, 1875, Casalecchio di Reno – October 10, 1955, Rome) was a leading Italian baritone. His repertoire consisted mainly of Italian operatic works, with Rossini's Figaro and Verdi's Rigoletto becoming his signature roles during a long and distinguished career which stretched from 1899 to 1944. Life and career Born near Bologna, Italy, Stracciari first sang in an operetta chorus during 1894. He then entered the Bologna Conservatory, undertaking vocal studies with Ulisse Masetti. He made his professional debut in 1899, at the Teatro Communale in Bolo… read more
Riccardo Stracciari (June 26, 1875, Casalecchio di Reno – October 10, 1955, Rome) was a leading Italian baritone. His repertoire consisted mainly of Italian operatic works, with Rossini's Figaro and Verdi's Rigoletto becoming his signature roles during a long and distinguished caree… read more
Riccardo Stracciari (June 26, 1875, Casalecchio di Reno – October 10, 1955, Rome) was a leading Italian baritone. His repertoire consisted mainly of Italian operatic works, with Rossini's Figaro and Verdi's Rigoletto becoming his signature roles during a long and distinguished career which stretched from 1899 to 1944. Life and career Born near Bologna, … read more