Francesco Merli

Francesco Merli
Francesco Merli (photo with 1944 dedication)
Background information
Born28 January 1887
Corsico, Lombardy, Italy
DiedDecember 11, 1976(1976-12-11) (aged 89)
Milan, Italy
GenresOpera
Years active1914-1948

Francesco Merli (28 January 1887 – 11 December 1976) was an Italian opera tenor, particularly associated with heavy roles such as Otello, Canio and Calaf. He ranks as one of the finest dramatic tenors of the inter-war period.

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