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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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Is Luisa Tetrazzini Italian?
Yes — Luisa Tetrazzini is of Italian heritage with roots in Tuscany. Coloratura soprano who became American star
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Opera
- Years
- 1871–1940
- Birth Place
- Florence, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Tuscany
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
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