10 Facts About Dusolina Giannini

Dusolina Giannini was an Italian-American dramatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.

Dusolina Giannini began in concert in 1923, in New York, appearing in England.

Dusolina Giannini made her stage debut in Hamburg, as Aida and Santuzza, later appearing in Berlin, Vienna, London.

Dusolina Giannini sang at the Salzburg Festival in 1934, as Donna Anna and Alice Ford, and made her debut at the Paris Opera in 1936, as Donna Anna.

Dusolina Giannini sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1935 to 1942, appearing at the Chicago City Opera Company and the San Francisco Opera.

Dusolina Giannini took part in the first season of the New York City Opera in 1943, as Tosca.

Dusolina Giannini's voice was a true dramatic soprano, backed by strong temperament and fine musicianship.

Dusolina Giannini can be heard on a complete recording of Aida from 1928, opposite Aureliano Pertile.

Dusolina Giannini's sister, Eufemia Dusolina Giannini-Gregory, was a respected voice teacher at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and taught Frank Guarrera, Judith Blegen and Anna Moffo.

Dusolina Giannini died in Zurich on June 29,1986, at the age of 86.