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Pinza, (Fortunato) Ezio
Pinza, [Fortunato] Ezio (1892–1957), singer. The great Metropolitan Opera basso, who was born in Rome, came to Broadway only after his career in opera had ended, but his voice was still superior to almost any other heard in the legitimate theatre, and his good looks and personal charm overcame some minor difficulties in his pronunciation of English. He made only two appearances, both of them memorable: the French planter Emile de Becque in South Pacific (1949) and the French father César in Fanny (1954).
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Gerald Bordman and Thomas S. Hischak. "Pinza, (Fortunato) Ezio." The Oxford Companion to American Theatre. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. Gerald Bordman and Thomas S. Hischak. "Pinza, (Fortunato) Ezio." The Oxford Companion to American Theatre. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O149-PinzaFortunatoEzio.html Gerald Bordman and Thomas S. Hischak. "Pinza, (Fortunato) Ezio." The Oxford Companion to American Theatre. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O149-PinzaFortunatoEzio.html |
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Pinza, Ezio
Pinza, Ezio (b Rome, 1892; d Stamford, Conn., 1957). It. bass. Début Soncino, 1914 (Oroveso in Norma). After army service, made Rome début 1920 as King Mark in Tristan. Sang at La Scala 1921–4; NY Met 1926–48; CG 1930–9; Salzburg Fest. début 1934. Repertory of nearly 100 roles. A great Don Giovanni. His noble voice and fine looks were matched by dramatic ability. After his operatic career, appeared in musicals and films, notably in South Pacific on Broadway (1949).
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MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Pinza, Ezio." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Pinza, Ezio." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O76-PinzaEzio.html MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Pinza, Ezio." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O76-PinzaEzio.html |
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