Naudin, Emilio

Naudin, Emilio (23 October 1823, Parma; May 1890, Bologna), vocalist, gave up the study of medicine to pursue a career as an operatic tenor. The quality of his voice won him invitations to perform in all major opera houses in Italy, and, after scoring triumphs throughout his native land, he went on to win the enthusiastic approval of audiences in Austria, Russia, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Egypt. He was also asked to appear at the Théâtre-Italien in Paris, where he sang Rigoletto, Cosi fan…