Giuseppe Modesti

Giuseppe Modesti was an Italian bass-baritone, born in 1915 and passing away in 1998. He made his operatic debut at La Scala in 1940, performing as Schelkalov in *Boris Godunov*. His career was interrupted by conscription in 1942 but resumed in 1945. Over the next twenty-five years, Modesti became a regular member of La Scala's company, performing a wide repertoire across Italy, Europe, the United States, and South America. He was known for his roles in operas such as *Parsifal*, *Il trovatore*, *Lucia di Lammermoor*, and *Medea*, often alongside renowned artists like Maria Callas. Modesti also participated in notable premieres, including Darius Milhaud's *David* in 1954 and Piero Manzoni's *Atomted* in 1965.

Modesti's discography includes several iconic recordings, such as Verdi's *Aida* and Donizetti's *Lucia di Lammermoor*. His performances were marked by collaborations with esteemed conductors like Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein. Despite his extensive career, detailed personal biographies of Modesti are limited, but his contributions to opera are well-documented through his performances and recordings.

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor (1957)

Gaetano Donizetti•

Maria Callas•

Giuseppe Modesti•

Rolando Panerai•

Tullio Serafin•

Herbert von Karajan

Album - 42 Tracks - Released January 1, 2015