Corelli

On May 12, 1990  Franco was interviewed by Stefan Zucker on the radio show "Opera Fanatic." Below are topics discussed. You can purchase the Interview at the  Bel Canto Society Store.

Franco Corelli, guest
Stefan Zucker, Host

Topics :

1. Corelli a no-show?
2.  Poliuto , Maria Callas, Ettore Bastianini
3. Gino Penno
4. Giangiacomo Guelfi, Robert Merrill, Leonard Warren, Gino Bechi
5. Caterina Mancini and Maria Caniglia

Franco Corelli, Pia Tassinari, Margherita Benetti, Giangiacomo Guelfi; Arturo Basile. Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Torino della RAI. 18 Aprile 1957

For an interview with Franco Corelli by Stefan Zucker, reprinted from Opera News click here.

Corelli's first recording of Carmen

Carmen...Pia Tassinari
Don José...Franco Corelli
Micaëla...Margherita Benetti
Escamillo...Giangiacomo Guelfi
Frasquita/Mercedes....Soloisti del coro

Corelli in Armor Costume

Corelli in White Tie

Franco Corelli in Poliuto

Corelli with Giulietta Simionato, 1963

Corelli in Il Pirata

Franco Corelli Smoking

Franco Corelli in a Checkered Jacket

Franco Corelli in a Jacket and Tie