Farinelli

Farinelli (1705–1782) was a viola d'amore player, actor and theatre director.

Also recorded as Carlo Broschi Farinelli; Farinello Broschi; Carlo Broschi.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Carlo Broschi.

Also worked under the name Farinelli.

Born at Andria in 1705, died at Bologna in 1782.

In detail

training under Nicola Porpora is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Calatrava and Order of Calatrava.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Farinelli”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q223744: Farinelli
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