Francesco Mottino
Italian singer, opera singer and librettist
Francesco Mottino (c. 1833 – 11 February 1919) was an Italian opera singer, acting teacher and writer. He had an operatic career, mostly in Italy in the 1850s and 1860s, and mostly in England in the 1870s. After retiring from the stage, he worked actively as a writer and teacher in his native country.
Early life and singing career
Mottino was born in Cuorgnè, Piedmont. He began his career writing for magazines and also performing in Italy in plays by Shakespeare. He studied singing at the Milan Conservatory from 1855. While there, he began his opera career in Italy playing smaller baritone roles. During the 1860s, he appeared at various Italian opera houses and abroad. He performed the title role in Verdi's I due Foscari at several houses.
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