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Filippo Colini

1811 – 1863

Italian opera singer

Opera singer Composer
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About Filippo Colini

Lived 1811 – 1863 (aged 51–52). Filippo Colini was an Italian opera singer and composer.

Filippo Colini (21 October 1811 – June 1863) was an Italian operatic baritone. Debuted with the Accademia Filarmonica Romana in 1831. He is best known today for creating roles in the world premieres of several operas by Giuseppe Verdi, including Giacomo in Giovanna d'Arco, Rolando in La battaglia di Legnano (1849), and Stankar in Stiffelio (1850).

Colini was born in Rome. Other roles that he originated during his career include Appio Claudio in Alessandro Nini's Virginia (1843), Luigi XIV in Fabio Campana's Luisa di Francia (1844), Severo in Gaetano Donizetti's Poliuto (1848), Prospero in Fromental Halévy's La tempesta (1850), and Inquaro in Eugenio Terziani's Alfredo (1852).

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1811, Rome
Birth century
19th century
Died
1863, Rome
Occupation
Opera singer, composer
Nationality
Kingdom of Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Filippo Colini?

Italian opera singer (1811-1863)

When was Filippo Colini born?

Filippo Colini was born on 21 October 1811 in Rome.

When did Filippo Colini die?

Filippo Colini died in 1863 in Rome.

What was Filippo Colini's occupation?

Filippo Colini was an opera singer and composer.

What nationality was Filippo Colini?

Filippo Colini was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Filippo Colini

· Wikidata: Q3071883

· DBpedia: Filippo Colini

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