Raffaele Arie

Raffaele Arié (22 August 1920 – 17 March 1988) was a celebrated Bulgarian bass known for his rich voice and versatile repertoire, especially in Italian and Russian operas. Born in Sofia, he initially studied violin but then switched to singing under the tutelage of C. Brambaroff at the Bulgarian State Conservatory. Arié made his professional debut at the Sofia Opera in 1945 before moving to Italy to refine his craft with masters such as Riccardo Stracciari, Apollo Granforte, and Carlo Tagliabue.

Arié quickly rose to prominence, making his La Scala debut in 1947. He earned acclaim for roles like Varlaam in *Boris Godunov* and the King in *The Love for Three Oranges*, performing at prestigious venues across Europe and beyond. He was also chosen by Igor Stravinsky for the Venice premiere of *The Rake’s Progress* in 1951. Throughout the 1950s to 1970s, he remained a key figure in the operatic world, dazzling audiences at festivals like Aix-en-Provence and in cities such as Milan, Florence, Paris, Monte Carlo, and Geneva. Arié's career is marked by a combination of powerful stage presence and a deep, resonant voice that made him a favorite in major bass roles including Sarastro, Boris Godunov, and King Philip in *Don Carlos*.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Rossini: Le Comte Ory [Recorded 1959]

Gioachino Rossini•

Raffaele Arie•

Robert Massard•

Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Torino•

Vittorio Gui

Album - 38 Tracks - Released April 1, 2015