Hariclea Darclée, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Romanian singer
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Place of Birth: Brăila, Braila, Romania
About Hariclea Darclée
- Hariclea Darclée (née Haricli; later Hartulari; 10 June 1860 – 12 January 1939) was a celebrated Romanian operatic soprano of Greek origin who had a three-decade-long career.Darclée's repertoire ranged from coloratura soprano roles to heavier Verdi roles, including many in the Franco-Italian lyric repertory.
- Throughout her career she participated in several world premieres, creating the title roles in Puccini's Tosca, Mascagni's Iris, and Catalani's La Wally. Puccini reportedly considered hers to have been "the most beautiful and exquisite Manon".
- Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo, regarded as the most comprehensive international performing arts encyclopedia, named Darclée "world's greatest singer for 25 years".
- Darclée was considered the equivalent, in the opera world, of Sarah Bernhardt.
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