Gabriella Tucci

Gabriella Tucci (4 August 19299 July 2020) was an Italian operatic soprano who was particularly associated with the Italian repertory and performed at notable opera houses worldwide. She appeared at the Metropolitan Opera in 11 Verdi roles across 13 seasons, including Violetta in La traviata and Desdemona in Otello.

Life

Born in Rome on 4 August 1929, The next year she had debuts at both the Royal Opera House in London, as Puccini's Tosca, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, as his Madama Butterfly. Her performance of the final trio from Faust with Nicolai Gedda and Jerome Hines was the penultimate item in the gala for the Met's final performance in its first theatre on 16 April 1966.