Antonio Paoli
Puerto Rican opera singer (1871-1946) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
Antonio Paoli was a Puerto Rican tenor. At the height of his fame, he was known as "The King of Tenors and The Tenor of Kings." He is considered to be the first Puerto Rican to reach international fame in the musical arts.
Antonio Paoli is read about 18 times a day, in 7 languages.
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His sister Amalia Paoli, an opera soprano
Competitor Caruso who was shareholder at the old New York City Metropolitan Opera House ("The Old Met") made sure Paoli was not allowed to sing at the Met.
Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan has a hall named in Paoli's memory.
Casa Paoli, the childhood home of Antonio Paoli in PonceAbout this person
Paoli has been recognized as "one of the most outstanding opera singers of all time," and as one who had "one of the most lyric and powerful voices...superior even to his contemporary rival, Enrico Caruso."
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1946 · aged 75
