New York Caruso Tribute Award

Caruso, the voice, the myth.

TV Special on RAI San Marino - 15 December 2023 at 4.40 PM

An Italian expedition to New York to celebrate 150 years of Enrico Caruso's arrival in New York.

With Armand Assante, Cesare Rascel, Amadi Lagha, Gianluca Terranova, Christian Di Sanzo, Claudio Pagliara, Michele Sarno, Claudio Sarra and many others.

The evening was presented by the talented actress Vanessa Innocenti.

The Caruso Tribute Prize of New York, conceived by Dante Mariti and produced by Melos International, after various editions in Sorrento, arrived in New York just as Caruso left Naples in November 1903 and went to the United States to the Metropolitan Theater in New York for his debut in Rigoletto. It was immediately a great success; the public asked him to repeat La donna è mobile.

The first recorded singer. The first voice to escape to America... the first pop star of music.

Let us tell you about Columbus’ Day celebrations with awards to Italian and American excellences who have distinguished themselves in various sectors such as opera, social, and art, made in Italy, both in America and the world.

Special guest present at the Gala was New York soprano Joanna Parisi.

The event was created in collaboration with Prof. Fabio Finotti, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of NY.

The program was made possible thanks to the support of some promoters and sponsors, the BICIBACI company, and the Nachira Association.

Finally, thanks to the Italian Consulate, the Columbus Citizen Foundation, la Media New York by Jennifer Adriana LA DELFA - Musi Calidad Spain

For info: info@melosinternational.com

Editor’s Note

Enrico Caruso, born on February 25, 1873, in Naples, Italy, was an iconic and influential operatic tenor. Rising from humble beginnings, Caruso's extraordinary vocal talent quickly garnered attention. He made his operatic debut in 1895 at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples, marking the beginning of a prolific career.

Caruso's sublime voice and impeccable technique catapulted him to international fame, earning him acclaim in renowned opera houses like La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His repertoire included various roles from various operatic genres, showcasing his versatility and mastery. Caruso's recordings, especially for the Victor Talking Machine Company, played a pivotal role in popularizing opera and bringing it to a broader audience.

Tragically, Caruso's career was cut short when he succumbed to respiratory complications on August 2, 1921, at the age of 48. Despite his premature death, Enrico Caruso left an indelible mark on the opera world, remembered as one of the greatest tenors in history.

Article by Joseph Ralph Fraia - @jrfstudio - jrfstudio.com

Photos courtesy of Vanessa Innocenti