William Matteuzzi was born in Bologna, where he began his vocal training with the tenor Paride Venturi at the age of 17. Following his debut in Milan in December 1979, he won the Milan singing competition "Enrico Caruso" in 1980. Since then he has performed in all the important theaters of the world and has interpreted approximately 100 different roles. He directed particular attention to the bel canto repertoire and especially to Rossini. It is therefore no coincidence that he contributed to the modern re-discovery of Il viaggio a Reims and Ricciardo e Zoraide, and is regarded as one of the most important interpreters of both Rossini's serious and lighter works. His voice is characterized by an extremely high timbre, yet always retains aRead more certain dark shimmer, reminiscent of that of a tenore contraltino from the 19th century. Some of his other recordings are available from Decca, EMI, RCA, Sony, Erato and Opera Rara. Read less
Semiramide: La speranza, piů soaveby Gioachino Rossini Performer:
William Matteuzzi (Tenor)
Conductor:
Gabriele Bellini
Orchestra/Ensemble:
International Belcanto Orchestra,
International Belcanto Chorus
Period: Romantic Written: 1823; Italy Language: Italian
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L'italiana in Algeri: Languir per una bellaby Gioachino Rossini Performer:
William Matteuzzi (Tenor)
Conductor:
Gabriele Bellini
Orchestra/Ensemble:
International Belcanto Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1813; Italy Language: Italian
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La gazza ladra: Overtureby Gioachino Rossini Conductor:
Gabriele Bellini
Orchestra/Ensemble:
International Belcanto Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1817; Italy
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Otello: Che ascolto ahimč...Ah, come mai non sentiby Gioachino Rossini Performer:
William Matteuzzi (Tenor)
Conductor:
Gabriele Bellini
Orchestra/Ensemble:
International Belcanto Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1816; Italy Language: Italian Notes: This selection omits "Ah, come mai non senti."
Messa di gloria: Qui tollisby Gioachino Rossini Performer:
William Matteuzzi (Tenor)
Conductor:
Gabriele Bellini
Orchestra/Ensemble:
International Belcanto Orchestra,
International Belcanto Chorus
Period: Romantic Written: 1820; Italy Language: Latin