Lucia Mannucci

Lucia Mannucci (born in Bologna 18 May 1920) was one of the singers of Quartetto Cetra, a very famous Italian vocal quartet.

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Bologna - 18 May - 1920 - Quartetto Cetra - Italian

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She relocated to Milan at a very young age. She attend the Art of Movement school directed by Carla Strauss.

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Milan - Carla Strauss

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She successfully auditioned for EIAR, the Italian national radio broadcasting company, and worked as a singer for the various radio orchestras. She toured Italy for some years, working with the such entertainers as Gorni Kramer, Natalino Otto, and the Quartetto Cetra.

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EIAR - Gorni Kramer - Natalino Otto - Quartetto Cetra

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On August 19, 1944, she married Virgilio Savona, one of the singers of the Quartetto Cetra. Three years later, she also joined the quartet, replacing Enrico De Angelis.

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August 19 - 1944 - Virgilio Savona - Quartetto Cetra - Enrico De Angelis

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Lucia Mannucci was the only female member of Quartetto Cetra, but she also had a great solo voice.

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Besides working with Quartetto Cetra, Lucia Mannucci pursued a solo career as singer, musical actress, and TV show hostess. She and her husband also did research on folk music.

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