Smirnov, Dmitri
(1882–1944)
Smirnov, Dmitri (19 Nov 1882–27 Apr 1944) Russian tenor, born in Moscow. He was with the Bolshoi Theater from 1904, and also the Maryinsky Opera in St. Petersburg. Then he appeared in Paris, and on 30 Dec 1910 at the Metropolitan Opera, as the Duke, remaining through 1912. Then he returned to Europe, singing the Russian repertoire, plus Faust, Don José, Canio, and Rodolfo with great effect. In 1909 he recorded for G & T in Moscow, singing airs from Rigoletto (Parmi veder le lagrime, #022132)…