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| − | [[Frank Celli]] ()[] was | + | [[Frank Celli]] (1845-1904)[] was a bass-baritone opera singer |
Also found as [[Frank H. Celli]] | Also found as [[Frank H. Celli]] | ||
| − | Born Francis Standing, he | + | Born [[Francis Standing Dalston]], London, April 8, 1845. Though he did not initially receive much vocal training, he made a successful début as "Mat of the Mint" in ''[[The Beggar's Opera]]'' in 1862 (Marylebone Theatre, London), followed by other stage and concert work, and eventually in the 1860s a period of study with Hermine Rudersdorff, reinforced by a concert tour which he undertook with Carlotta Patti. |
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| + | He had adopted the professional name [[Frank Celli]] (or [[Frank H. Celli]]) and his career as operatic singer blossomed, inter alia as a member of the Carl Rosa Company on its first seasons in London. Thereafter he turned to light opera, undertaling various internationl tours, notably touring the USA and Canada. | ||
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| + | He was the father of the actress Faith Celli (1888–1942)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Celli] (born Dorothy Faith Standing). | ||
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| + | Celli passed away in London on Dec 27 December, 1904. | ||
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Harold Rosenthal. 2001. "Celli, Frank H." in ''Grove Music Online''[https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/browse;jsessionid=11F52E8EAC880ABF1E710296EF13C0FA?page=9&pageSize=20&sort=titlesort&subSite=grovemusic&t_0=music_People%3A17&t_1=music_Eras%3A8&t_2=music_People%3A11] | Harold Rosenthal. 2001. "Celli, Frank H." in ''Grove Music Online''[https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/browse;jsessionid=11F52E8EAC880ABF1E710296EF13C0FA?page=9&pageSize=20&sort=titlesort&subSite=grovemusic&t_0=music_People%3A17&t_1=music_Eras%3A8&t_2=music_People%3A11] | ||
Revision as of 12:26, 31 December 2021
Frank Celli (1845-1904)[] was a bass-baritone opera singer
Also found as Frank H. Celli
Born Francis Standing Dalston, London, April 8, 1845. Though he did not initially receive much vocal training, he made a successful début as "Mat of the Mint" in The Beggar's Opera in 1862 (Marylebone Theatre, London), followed by other stage and concert work, and eventually in the 1860s a period of study with Hermine Rudersdorff, reinforced by a concert tour which he undertook with Carlotta Patti.
He had adopted the professional name Frank Celli (or Frank H. Celli) and his career as operatic singer blossomed, inter alia as a member of the Carl Rosa Company on its first seasons in London. Thereafter he turned to light opera, undertaling various internationl tours, notably touring the USA and Canada.
He was the father of the actress Faith Celli (1888–1942)[1] (born Dorothy Faith Standing).
Celli passed away in London on Dec 27 December, 1904.
Harold Rosenthal. 2001. "Celli, Frank H." in Grove Music Online[2]
