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January 11, 2008

Luciano Virgili

Posted by Angela under italian culture | Tags: Italian Music, Luciano Virgili, Northern Italian Tenor |
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My father knew Luciano Virgili. In fact, he visited our home on a few occasions, and enjoyed singing with my father in our den. He was born in Northern Italy in 1922 and died in 1987. He was very well known in Italy, and tried to cross over into the American mainstream market, but was not successful. I have very fond memories of Luciano Virgili, and I still enjoy listening to his music. He had a wonderful voice. Just listen…