Lauri-Volpi, Giacomo
(1892–1979)
Lauri-Volpi, Giacomo (11 Dec 1892–17 Mar 1979) Italian tenor, born in Lanuvio, near Rome. He studied law and voice in Rome, and served at the front during World War I. Then he made his debut in Viterbo (1919), and sang in Florence and at La Scala. On 26 Jan 1923 he appeared at the Metropolitan Opera as the Duke, remaining with the company until 1933. Subsequently he returned to Europe, and resided in Spain. He died in Valencia. Lauri-Volpi sang the standard tenor repertoire, but gained special…