Lohengrin
For 30 years of the last century, Ettore Parmeggiani was one of few Italian singers, who sang well Wagner's operas. Ettore Parmeggiani was born on August 15, 1895 at Rimini. He studied singing with Mandolini at Milan. In 1921 he made his debut at the Teatro Dal Verme of Milan in ''Tosca''. In 1923, he made a successful debut at Amsterdam, and from 1927 he sang at La Scala. His best roles were in Wagner's operas: Siegmund, Lohengrin, and Parsifal. Ettore Parmeggiani took part with success in many european premieres: "Neron" Mascagni (1935), "Lucrezia" Respighi, "Giulio Cesaro" Malipiero (1936), and "Sadko" Rimski-Korsakov (1938). At La Scala, Ettore Parmeggiani sang until 1937, then sang in many Italian and european cities. During 1932-35, he sang in Verona. He toured with success England and Holland. He retired in 1948 and was engaged in the Scala's claque of whom he was the leader for many years. He has a large and eclectic repertory. He recorded in 1930 for Columbia. Ettore Parmeggiani died on January 28th 1960 in Milan.
Chronology of some appearances
For 30 years of the last century, Ettore Parmeggiani was one of few Italian singers, who sang well Wagner's operas. Ettore Parmeggiani was born on August 15, 1895 at Rimini. He studied singing with Mandolini at Milan. In 1921 he made his debut at the Teatro Dal Verme of Milan in ''Tosca''. In 1923, he made a successful debut at Amsterdam, and from 1927 he sang at La Scala. His best roles were in Wagner's operas: Siegmund, Lohengrin, and Parsifal. Ettore Parmeggiani took part with success in many european premieres: "Neron" Mascagni (1935), "Lucrezia" Respighi, "Giulio Cesaro" Malipiero (1936), and "Sadko" Rimski-Korsakov (1938). At La Scala, Ettore Parmeggiani sang until 1937, then sang in many Italian and european cities. During 1932-35, he sang in Verona. He toured with success England and Holland. He retired in 1948 and was engaged in the Scala's claque of whom he was the leader for many years. He has a large and eclectic repertory. He recorded in 1930 for Columbia. Ettore Parmeggiani died on January 28th 1960 in Milan.
Chronology of some appearances
1922 Milano Teatro Carcano Gioconda (Enzo)
1923 Livorno Teatro Rossini Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1923 Palermo Politeama Garibaldi Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1923 Palermo Politeama Garibaldi Gioconda (Enzo)
1923 Pesaro Arena del Sole Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1924 La Valletta/Malta Teatro Reale Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1924 Amsterdam Paleis Voor Volksvlijt Boheme (Rodolfo)
1924 Amsterdam Paleis Voor Volksvlijt Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1924 Amsterdam Paleis Voor Volksvlijt Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1924 Amsterdam Paleis Voor Volksvlijt Traviata (Alfredo)
1924 Torino Teatro Balbo Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1924 Napoli Teatro San Carlo Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1924 Napoli Teatro San Carlo Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1925 Como Teatro Sociale Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1925 Lucca Teatro del Giglio Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1925 Lucca Teatro del Giglio Traviata (Alfredo)
1926 Trento Teatro Sociale Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1926 Padova Teatro Verdi Gioconda (Enzo)
1926 Montagnana Teatro Sociale Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1926 La Spezia Politeama Duca di Genova Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1926 La Spezia Politeama Duca di Genova Traviata (Alfredo)
1926 Verona Teatro Nuovo Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1926 Verona Teatro Nuovo Traviata (Alfredo)
1930 Chieti Teatro Marruccino Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1930 Bari Teatro Petruzzelli Boheme (Rodolfo)
1930 Bari Teatro Petruzzelli Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1931 Trieste Teatro Verdi Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1931 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Boheme (Rodolfo)
1931 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1931 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1931 Lisbona Coliseo Recrejos Traviata (Alfredo)
1932 Siena Teatro della Lizza Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1932 Siena Teatro della Lizza Boheme (Rodolfo)
1932 Siena Teatro della Lizza Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1932 Valencia Plaza de Toros Boheme (Rodolfo)
1932 Valencia Plaza de Toros Cavalleria rusticana (Turiddu)
1933 Udine Teatro Puccini Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1933 Bondeno Teatro Grandi Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1933 Trieste Teatro Verdi Tristano e Isotta (Tristano)
1934 Vigevano Teatro Cagnoni Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1934 Firenze Teatro Comunale Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1934 Ravenna Teatro Alighieri Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1934 Modena Teatro Municipale Tristano e Isotta (Tristano)
1935 Torino Eiar Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1935 Milano Teatro La Scala Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1935 Catania Giardino Bellini Norma (Pollione)
1935 Verona Arena Norma (Pollione)
1936 Teramo Teatro Comunale Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1936 San Paolo Teatro Municipal Norma (Pollione)
1936 Torino Teatro Regio Tristano e Isotta (Tristano)
1937 Milano Teatro alla Scala Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1938 Carpi Teatro Comunale Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
1938 Milano Teatro La Scala Macbeth (Macduff)
1938 Forli Teatro Comunale Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)
1940 Modena Teatro Municipale Adriana Lecouvreur (Maurizio)
1948 Trento Teatro Sociale Francesca da Rimini (Malatestino)
RECORDINGS FOR SALE
Lohengrin (Wagner): Da voi lontan D 6119 WB 2706
Lohengrin (Wagner): Merce, merce D 5837 WB 1942
Lohengrin (Wagner): Deh non t'incantan D 6119 B 2706
Lohengrin (Wagner): Cessaro i canti with Maria Zamboni GQX 10271 BX 600
Lohengrin (Wagner): O ciel quai detti with Maria Zamboni GQX 10271 BX 602
Traviata (Verdi): Brindisi with Assunta Gargiulo D 5612 B 1250
Traviata (Verdi): Prendi, quest'e l'immagine with Assunta Gargiulo and Gino Vanelli D 5612 B1251
Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni): O Lola D5625 B1260
Traviata (Verdi): Dei miei bollenti spiriti D 5836 B 1913
Fedora (Giordano): Amor ti vieta D11559 B2695
Columbia , Milano 1928-05-07
Iris (Mascagni): Apri la tua finestra D 5836 B 1913
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