Ancona, Mario
(1860–1931)
Ancona, Mario (28 Feb 1860–23 Feb 1931) Italian baritone, born in Livorno. His debut was in Trieste in 1889. In 1893 he gave his first performances at Covent Garden and at the Metropolitan Opera, singing Tonio in Pagliacci. Later he appeared with the Chicago Civic Opera, the Manhattan Opera, and on stages around the world. Ancona made 23 Bettini cylinders during 1897–1899, singing the standard baritone parts. In 1904 he made 12 records for G & T, in Milan and London. Later he went to Pathé…