Aureliano Pertile

Aureliano Pertile was an Italian operatic tenor who rocked the early 20th-century opera scene with his powerhouse voice and dramatic flair. Born in 1885 in Montagnana, Italy, he became a star at Milan’s legendary La Scala, where he worked closely with conductor Arturo Toscanini. Known for roles in Verdi and Puccini operas like *Andrea Chénier* and *Tosca*, Pertile’s intense, passionate style made him a favorite for tragic heroes. Though he retired in the 1940s, his recordings—like those featured in collections such as *Lebendige Vergangenheit* and *Aureliano Pertile Sings*—keep his legacy alive for classical music buffs. Dude basically schooled everyone on how to deliver raw emotion through a microphone (or, y’know, a 1920s recording horn).

Genres

Opera

Latest Release

Audio Archive Classics Tito Schipa

Aureliano Pertile•

Tito Schipa

Album - 9 Tracks - Released April 28, 2022