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Farinelli was a celebrated soprano who sang in operas by Handel, Hasse, and others. He was known for his range, technique, ornamentation, and influence on European music and culture.
Farinelli is a 1994 internationally co-produced biographical drama film directed by Gérard Corbiau and starring Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, and Jeroen Krabbé.
Jul 11, 2024 · Farinelli was a celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th century and one of the greatest singers in the history of opera. He sang for kings, composed operas, and influenced the development of singing technique and expression.
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Mar 17, 1995 · A film about Carlo Broschi, who became famous as Farinelli, a castrated singer in 18th-century Europe. The film depicts his musical achievements, his rivalry with Handel, and his personal struggles with his brother and his lover.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Gérard Corbiau
- 1995-03-17
Jun 16, 2016 · Film 'Farinelli' - Ombra fedele anch'io (Aria of Dario from opera 'Idaspe' by Riccardo Broschi) Although Dionisi provided the speaking voice (originally in French), Farinelli's singing voice was...
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- George Eross
Feb 15, 2010 · Farinelli is a 1994 biopic film about the life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli (January 24, 1705 September 16, 1782), the stage name of Carlo Maria Broschi, one of...
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