August 10 • Enrico Caruso
Enrico Caruso, born in Naples in 1873, became one of the greatest tenors in history. With remarkable power, warmth, and emotional clarity, he brought Italian opera to audiences far beyond the great theaters of Europe.
Caruso rose to international fame through triumphs at La Scala in Milan and later as a legendary star of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Night after night, his voice captivated listeners and helped define the golden age of operatic performance.
He was also one of the first major recording artists. Through early records, Caruso carried opera into homes across the world, making the beauty of Italian singing more widely loved than ever before. He died in 1921, but his art remains a model of vocal brilliance and expressive humanity.
