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Enrico Caruso

Musician

Born: Died: Italian

Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921) was an Italian operatic tenor, who sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and the Americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles that ranged from the lyric to the dramatic. Generally recognized as the first international recording star, Caruso made around 250 commercially released recordings from 1902 to 1920.

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Italian opera tenor

Enrico Caruso's Historical Timeline

  1. Enrico Caruso is born

    Enrico Caruso, Italian musician, known for italian opera tenor, was born on 1873-02-25.

  2. Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes the first well-known performer to make a record

    Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921) was an Italian operatic tenor, who sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and the Americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles…

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When was Enrico Caruso born?
Enrico Caruso was born on 1873-02-25 (Italian).
What is Enrico Caruso known for?
Italian opera tenor
What historical events involved Enrico Caruso?
Enrico Caruso was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Enrico Caruso is born, Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes the first well-known performer to make a record.
When did Enrico Caruso die?
Enrico Caruso died on 1921-01-01.

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