Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages (2022)

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Born in 1873 in a poor neighbourhood in Naples, Enrico Caruso conquered the world with his singing voice. At the age of 27 he got a contract at the Scala in Milan, and his already considerable popularity skyrocketed thanks to the invention of the gramophone. He sold millions of records, and garnered international acclaim. In 1903 he moved to New York to perform at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera, in the role of Radames. But his riches and fame attracted the attention of the Mafia, who started blackmailing him. He felt trapped by his fame and died at just 48 years old. Biographer Francesco Canessa, the music critic Jürgen Kesting and the composer Micha Hamel explain the ups and downs of the man behind the timeless Italian voice.

Director: Norbert Busè
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Norbert Busè
Production: Studio.TV.Film, SRF, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français, Italiano
Original Language: de

Keywords

opera, art, opera singer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages about?
Born in 1873 in a poor neighbourhood in Naples, Enrico Caruso conquered the world with his singing voice. At the age of 27 he got a contract at the Scala in Milan, and his already considerable popularity skyrocketed thanks to the invention of the gramophone. He sold millions of records, and garnered international acclaim. In 1903 he moved to New York to perform at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera, in the role of Radames. But his riches and fame attracted the attention of the Mafia, who started blackmailing him. He felt trapped by his fame and died at just 48 years old. Biographer Francesco Canessa, the music critic Jürgen Kesting and the composer Micha Hamel explain the ups and downs of the man behind the timeless Italian voice.
Who directed Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages?
Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages was directed by Norbert Busè.
Who stars in Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages?
Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages stars Enrico Caruso, Henrik Wöhler, Benjamin Völz, Viola Sauer, Martin Wehrmann, Micha Hamel.
How long is Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages?
Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages?
Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages is a Documentary film.
Where was Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages produced?
Enrico Caruso: A Voice for the Ages was produced in Germany.