The popular Italian gossip magazine Chi has published a series of articles about soprano Daniela Dessì. Her death at 59, just over two months ago, shocked the opera world, and beyond: Chi is not a magazine for opera lovers. It reported part of an interview with Dessì when she recounted her meeting with Maria Callas.Dessì’s grandfather was a fan of Beniamino Gigli, her … [Read more...] about Maria Callas to Daniela Dessì: study to be good, not famous
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Tenor Fabio Armiliato speaks and sings at partner Daniela Dessì’s funeral
Hello my darling, someone once said that the two of us communicate with our eyes. The eyes are the windows of the soul and our souls have always spoken. I have shared 16 unforgettable years with you, rich with satisfaction and an intense personal life that we have always guarded carefully and privileged above all else. The opening of tenor Fabio Armiliato’s eulogy at the … [Read more...] about Tenor Fabio Armiliato speaks and sings at partner Daniela Dessì’s funeral
Daniela Dessi dies after a short illness, at 59
Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died after a short battle with cancer of the colon. She was just 59. She possessed one of the most beautiful voices on the opera stage today. Recently she was forced to cancel her performances of Medea at the Macerata Festival, and other summer engagements, which she announced to her fans on Facebook in late July: Dear friends … [Read more...] about Daniela Dessi dies after a short illness, at 59