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Luisa Tetrazzini

1871–1940Florence, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included

Coloratura soprano who became American star

Biography

Coloratura soprano who became American star; gave free outdoor concert in San Francisco in 1910 before 250,000; chicken Tetrazzini named for her. Free Christmas Eve 1910 San Francisco outdoor concert for 250,000; chicken tetrazzini named in her honor

Notable For

  • Coloratura soprano who became American star
  • gave free outdoor concert in San Francisco in 1910 before 250,000
  • chicken Tetrazzini named for her

Honors & Recognition

  • Free Christmas Eve 1910 San Francisco outdoor concert for 250,000
  • chicken tetrazzini named in her honor
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Quick Facts

Field
Music
Specialty
Opera
Years
1871–1940
Birth Place
Florence, Italy
Origin
First-generation immigrant
Regional Ancestry
Tuscany
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