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Giuseppe di Stefano
Giuseppe di Stefano was a operatic star of the post-World War Two era known for
his energetic delivery with clear diction in a highly textured voice that
critics and audiences found thrilling. He won worldwide acclaim in partnership
with iconic soprano Maria Callas and versions of their many recordings of works
by Puccini, Rigoletto, Mascagni and Verdi have been released to great acclaim.
Born in a small Sicilian village, he grew up in Milan after his family moved
there and after he joined a church choir he studied for the priesthood but
changed his mind, opting for a career i...
