A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Graziani, Signor

by Julian Marshall

GRAZIANI, Signor, [App. p.654 "Francesco, born at Fermo, April 26, 1829"] a singer who appeared in London first at the Royal Italian Opera in 1855. He made his début in the 'Trovatore', then also produced here for the first time. In this 'the song Il balen exhibited to its best advantage one of the most perfect baritone voices ever bestowed on mortal. Such an organ as his is a golden inheritance; one, however, which has tempted many another beside himself to rely too exclusively on Nature' (Chorley). Graziani has continued to sing in London and Paris, with almost undiminished powers, since that time. His voice, though not extensive downwards, has still beautiful and luscious tones, reaching as high as G, and even A. He appeared with great effect as Nelusco in the 'Africaine' when that opera was first produced in London. [App. p.654 "His brother, Lodovico, born at Fermo, August 1823, was a tenor singer of some celebrity. He died in May 1885."]

[ J. M. ]