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Francisco Viñas

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Birth
Moia, Provincia de Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Death
14 Jul 1933 (aged 70)
Barcelona, Provincia de Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Burial
Barcelona, Provincia de Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain Add to Map
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Opera Singer. He was born in Moià, Bages, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. He debuted in 1887 in Teatre Liceu of Barcelona with the opera "Lohengrin," that earned him a big success, becoming, according opera critics, one of the best singers of this play. In the same year, he played "Mefistofele" in Teatro Principal in Valencia. Two years later, he debuted in the Scala and touring around Naples, Genova and Milan. In his repertory, also played "Parsifal," "L'Africana," "Cavalleria Rusticana," "Sagunto" and "El Soñador," of valencian composer Salvador Giner Vidal. He was married with actress and singer Julia Novelli. He died in Barcelona.
Opera Singer. He was born in Moià, Bages, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. He debuted in 1887 in Teatre Liceu of Barcelona with the opera "Lohengrin," that earned him a big success, becoming, according opera critics, one of the best singers of this play. In the same year, he played "Mefistofele" in Teatro Principal in Valencia. Two years later, he debuted in the Scala and touring around Naples, Genova and Milan. In his repertory, also played "Parsifal," "L'Africana," "Cavalleria Rusticana," "Sagunto" and "El Soñador," of valencian composer Salvador Giner Vidal. He was married with actress and singer Julia Novelli. He died in Barcelona.

Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni


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