Giulio Fioravanti

Giulio Fioravanti was an Italian operatic baritone, renowned for his performances in the Italian repertory. Born on October 17, 1923, in Ascoli Piceno, Fioravanti initially studied jurisprudence before pursuing music at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome under the tutelage of the celebrated baritone Riccardo Stracciari. He made his stage debut in 1951 as Germont in *La traviata* in Turin and went on to perform at prominent venues such as La Scala in Milan and the San Carlo in Naples. Fioravanti's repertoire spanned from bel canto to verismo, and he also participated in the premieres of several contemporary works. Although he did not record extensively, his performances can be heard in notable operas like *Manon Lescaut*, *La Figlia del Reggimento*, and *Adriana Lecouvreur*. Later in his career, Fioravanti dedicated himself to teaching, a passion he maintained until his passing on May 3, 1999.

Fioravanti's recent releases, as listed, include performances in *Donizetti: La fille du régiment* (both studio and live versions) and *Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur*. These works reflect his mastery of the Italian operatic tradition, showcasing his versatility and depth as a baritone. Despite his limited commercial recordings, Fioravanti's legacy is preserved through these live performances and his contributions to the world of opera.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Donizetti: La fille du régiment (Sung in Italian)

Gaetano Donizetti•

Giulio Fioravanti•

Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Milano

Album - 44 Tracks - Released August 18, 2017