Giovanni Zenatello

Giovanni Zenatello (2 February, 1876 - 11 February, 1949) was an Italian opera singer. He was born in Verona.

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2 February - 1876 - 11 February - 1949 - Italian - Opera - Singer - Verona

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His music teacher originally tried to train him as a baritone, but Zenatello became a well known tenor. He made his professional debut in 1898.

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Baritone - Tenor - 1898

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He lived with mezzo-soprano Maria Gay from 1906 until her death in 1936. They were often described as husband and wife, though they may never have actually married.

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Maria Gay - 1906 - 1936

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In 1913 Zenatello was instrumental in getting Verona's Ancient Roman arena restored and used as a site for putting on opera. That year the arena put on a grand production of Aida, marking the centenial of Giuseppe Verdi's birth.

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1913 - Ancient Roman - Aida - Giuseppe Verdi

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Zenatello died in New York City.

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