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Amelita Galli-CurciAmelita Galli-Curci Amelita Galli-Curci Italian coloratura soprano (1882–1963) Amelita Galli-Curci (18 November 1882 – 26 November 1963) was an Italian lyric coloratura soprano. She was one of the most famous operatic singers of the 20th century and a popular recording artist, with her records selling in large numbers. Quick facts Born, Died ... Amelita Galli-Curci Born Amelita Galli (1882-11-18)18 November 1882 Milan, Kingdom of Italy Died 26 November 1963(1963-11-26) (aged 81) La Jolla, California, U.S. Education Milan Conservatory Occupation Opera singer Known for Lyric coloratura soprano Spouses Luigi Curci Homer Samuels Close Early life She was born as Amelita Galli into an upper-middle-class Italian family of Spanish heritage in Milan, where she studied piano at the Milan Conservatory, winning a… (Source: Wikipedia)
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