Sudden death of renowned tenor, 56

Sudden death of renowned tenor, 56

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norman lebrecht

October 05, 2019

We regret to share news of the death today of the Italian tenor Marcello Giordani.

He was stricken by a heart attack after lunch at his home in Monte Tauro. Despite the arrival of a medical team by helicopter, it was impossible to revive him.

Marcello was 56. He leaves a wife, Wilma, and two sons.

He made his La Scala debut as Rodolfo in 1988 and began his international career that same year.

UPDATE: Artists mourn Marcello

Comments

  • Ms.Melody says:

    This is a horrible year, we are losing so many.
    RIP
    Condolences to the family

  • Antonio Matos says:

    So many nice memories. So sad for his family and the world. The heavens are blessed to have such a beautiful voice in their realm.

  • Bruce says:

    How horrible.

  • CHNina says:

    What shocking news. He was a cherished colleague.

  • Carlos Pianovski says:

    His bright and fearless top was thrilling on stage. Sad news.

  • david hilton says:

    It is a pity that the excerpts attached to this article show Giordani struggling so much with his high notes, especially in the Donizetti. This was not characteristic of this artist, a tenor who negotiated even Gualtiero’s high-F’s in Il Pirata with excitement and grace, in performances in Paris and New York.

  • Mike Miles says:

    RIP, your voice will live on!

  • Mark says:

    Wonderful memories of his NYC performances. RIP

  • It is almost exactly eight years ago that I had the privilege to spend a few days in Palermo.
    It was there that I’ve heard the great Marcello Giordani for the last time live: his Manrico was absolutely great!

    I dedicate this article to his memory (in Dutch, I’m sorry)

    https://basiaconfuoco.com/2019/10/06/o-tu-palermo-terra-adorata-de-miei-verdi-anni-riso-damor-ter-nagedachtenis-van-marcello-giordani/

  • M.Arnold says:

    Very sad. A great tenor! My first ever Calaf was Roswenge in East

    Berlin in 1960 and I have seen it many times since-2x @

    Met w/Corelli/Nilsson, w/Pavarotti and Caballe in S.F,@ Met

    w/Domingo/Marton, Martinucci/Dimitrova, et al but by far, the best

    Calaf since Corelli was Giordani in 2009. Spectacular singing!

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