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  The Voice of Giulio Cesare: Senesino
The Voice of Giulio Cesare, Castrato Senesino Francesco Irene Augusta Bernardi, known by the stage name “Senesino” in reference to his place of birth, Siena, lived from 1686 to 1758. He gained well deserved fame throughout Europe as one of the greatest and most popular alto-castrati; however, it is his lengthy association with George Frideric Handel for which he now is most famous. The Beginning The son of a barber, Senesino was n... [Read More] Author: sfk Published: 16 February, 2010 |
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