Farinelli
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Summary
Farinelli was born on January 24, 1705[1], in Andria[2]. He died on July 15, 1782[3], in Bologna[4]. He worked as an opera singer[5], viola d'amore player[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,998 views/month, #6,561 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 15, 1785[11]
- Place of burial: Certosa di Bologna[12], Archiepiscopal Seminary of Bologna[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Naples[14], Papal States[15]
- Occupation: singer[16], composer[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of Calatrava[18], Order of Calatrava[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: opera[21]
- Commons category: Farinelli[22]
- Voice type: castrato[23]
- Family name: Broschi[24]
- Given name: Carlo[25]
- Pseudonym: Farinelli[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Farinelli[27]
- Commons gallery: Farinelli[28]
- Described at URL: https://www.focus.it/cultura/arte/farinelli-la-rock-star-del-700-fu-fatto-evirare-dal-padre-per-mantenere-la-voce-bianca[29]
- Student of: Nicola Porpora[30]
- Depicted by: Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, 1705–1782)[31]
- Instrument: viola d'amore[32], voice[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Riemann's Music Dictionary[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], The New Student's Reference Work[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[40]
- Birth name: Carlo Broschi[41]
- Fach vocal classification: castrato[42]
- Art name: Aña[43]
Why It Matters
Farinelli has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Farinelli born?
Farinelli was born in Andria[2].
Where did Farinelli die?
Farinelli died in Bologna[4].
What did Farinelli do for work?
Farinelli worked as an opera singer[5], viola d'amore player[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], and theatrical director[9].
What awards did Farinelli receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of Calatrava[18] and Order of Calatrava[19].