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Italian singer
« on: Friday 29 May 09 17:52 BST (UK) »
Hi

Looking for information on an Italian male singer that visited Middlesbrough or surrounding area in around 1937.
I believe he was on tour. may have been an opera singer, but not sure.

Hope someone can help

John Hall

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Re: Italian singer
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 30 May 09 18:49 BST (UK) »
hi, maybe the local library could help - may have been something to advertise concerts in local papers.
try middlesbrough library at:

Victoria Square
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS1 2AY
Tel: +44 01642 729001

see online:

http://www.visitmiddlesbrough.com/site/visitor-information/products/middlesbrough-central-library-p261941

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Re: Italian singer
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 31 May 09 19:14 BST (UK) »
There were dozens of visiting Artistes at that time so it is like looking for a needle in a haystack without more information.  The Town Hall hosted concerts but there were other venues too.    Was he a Music Hall or Classical singer?
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Re: Italian singer
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 31 May 09 21:08 BST (UK) »
Thank you DiddyMiller and Sillgen for your help

A late friend of mine was born in 1938 in Middlesbrough. He had musical talent.

I believe the father was an Opera singer visiting the North East at that time.

Trying to trace his possible father for his children.

Don't hold out a lot of hope, at the best may end up with a few possibilities.

Regards

John Hall
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