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Spanish opera singer (1874–1953) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrés Perelló de Segurola (27 March 1874 – 23 January 1953) was a Spanish operatic bass.[1][2][3]
Andres de Segurola | |
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Background information | |
Born | Valencia, Spain | 27 March 1874
Died | 23 January 1953 78) Barcelona, Spain | (aged
Genres | Opera |
Occupation | Opera singer |
Instrument | Vocals (bass) |
He was born on 27 March 1874 in Valencia, Spain.
He was a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company between 1901 and 1920 and later appeared in many films. He appeared as himself in the 1928 romantic comedy film The Cardboard Lover.
Towards the end of his career at the Metropolitan Opera, De Segurola also became an impresario. In 1916, he presented a four-week opera season at the Grand National Theatre in Havana, where his company included Geraldine Farrar and Pasquale Amato.
After his retirement from the stage, he taught singing. Amongst his many pupils was Deanna Durbin.
He married Mrs. John Bidlake in 1936.[4]
He died on 23 January 1953 in Barcelona, Spain.[1]
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