Stracciari, Riccardo. (1875-1955). Fine Signed Photograph . From the great Italian Baritone, an original photograph by Rafaela of Havana, boldly signed and inscribed in New York, 1919. 8.5 X 13.5 cm.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Stracciari, Riccardo. (1875-1955). Fine Signed Photograph . From the great Italian Baritone, an original photograph by Rafaela of Havana, boldly signed and inscribed in New York, 1919. 8.5 X 13.5 cm.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.