Rafael Bezares (Tenor) (Spain, Córdoba - ? 1922)

He was born around 1860 and I think he made his debut in Spain. He appeared both in operas and zarzuelas. In his native country he was a very famous and respectable singers. Probably he never performed in Italy.

Chronology of some appearances

1902  Oviedo Teatro Campoamor Boheme (Rodolfo)
1902  Oviedo Teatro Campoamor Rigoletto (Duca)
1902  Oviedo Teatro Campoamor Sonnambula (Elvino)

RECORDINGS FOR SALE

G&T, Madrid 1903

Marina (Arrieta): Salida de Tenor 62943 7626F

G&T, Barcelona 1905-10

Trovatore (Verdi): De aquella pira 62419 9014u 

G&T, Madrid 1906

Marina (Arrieta): Salida de Jorge 62444 9292u

Marina (Arrieta): Barcarola 62445 9296u

Odeon, Spain 

El molinero de Subiza (Oudrid): Salve 41373 XS 580
El molinero de Subiza (Oudrid): Salve, Raconto del 2º  41453 XS 680
El barberillo de Lavapiés (Barbieri): Una mujer que quiere ver a un barbero with Escalona 41447 XS 673
El barberillo de Lavapiés (Barbieri): Dúo sevillanas y caleseras with Escalona 41448 XS 624
El Domino Azul (Arrieta) Romanza del 2 acto  41284 XS528