Beniamino Gigli was born on March 20, 1890, in Recanati, Italy, and rose to become one of the most important operatic tenors of the early 20th century. His career was illustriously defined by his exceptional vocal beauty and pure lyrical voice, which showcased a highly emotive, honey-toned timbre. Gigli's stage debut in 1914 at the Teatro Sociale in Rovigo, Italy, as Enzo in "La Gioconda," set the ground for an extraordinary career, leading him to the world's greatest opera stages, including La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

During his prolific career, Gigli made countless recordings, many of which are continually remastered and re-released for contemporary audiences, ensuring his legacy endures. His expansive discography includes operatic arias, Neapolitan songs, and popular music of the time. Beniamino Gigli passed away on November 30, 1957, but decades after his death, his recordings, such as "His Voice," "Discografia Completa (Remastered)," and "Beniamino Gigli (Buenos Aires 1950)," continue to mesmerize new generations of listeners. Key compilations, like "The Beniamino Gigli Collection, Vol. 5: True Belcanto in Opera and Songs," capture the essence of his artistry during the peak years between 1927 and 1949. His final performances, archived in collections like "The Last Carnegie Hall Concert & Last Studio Recordings," remind us of his enduring status as a true bel canto icon.

Genres

Classical Tenor

Italian Tenor

Opera

Latest Release

Gigli Canzonetas 1922 - 1949 (Restauración 2024)

Beniamino Gigli

Album - 60 Tracks - Released May 29, 2024