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Italian opera singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Domenico Giacinto Fontana (1692–1739), also known as "Farfallino", was an Italian castrato singer active primarily in Rome from 1712 to 1736. He specialised in singing soprano female roles and earned the name "Farfallino" ("Little Butterfly") for his graceful stage appearance. He was born in Perugia and died there at the age of 47.[1][2] At times he feared ridicule by performing certain roles, such as a pregnant primadonna.[3]
Domenico Giacinto Fontana | |
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![]() Caricature of Fontana by Pier Leone Ghezzi | |
Born | 1692 |
Died | 1739 (aged 47) |
Nationality | Italian |
Other names | Farfallino ("Little Butterfly") |
Occupation | Castrato singer |
Years active | 1712–1736 |
Known for | Soprano female roles |
Fontana is known to have created the following roles:[4]
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