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Prof. Alessandro Moreschi (1858-1922) was born in Montecompatrio (near Rome)
and died in Rome, where he was the last castrato at the Cappella Sistina
from 1883-1913 as the conductor since 1898.
When he began his studies in 1871 it was already difficult to find a teacher.
In 1914 Franz Haböck's plan of a
"Farinelli revival" failed, his range had become already too low.
He sang liturgical music only. His speaking voice was that of a high
tenor and his range was about: |
| ALESSANDRO MORESCHI | |
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Alessandro Moreschi The Last Castrato (the Vatican recordings) |
| Pearl OPAL CD 9823 | ||
| [04/02-04/04,-] | ||
| remark:there are several other recordings containing excerpts of this CD | ||