Ernesto Badini

Ernesto Badini, born on September 14, 1876, in San Colombano al Lambro, Italy, was an opera singer known for his baritone range. He trained at Milan Conservatory and debuted as Matteo in Frà Diavolo at Lodi's Teatro Gaffurio in 1896. He performed regularly at Milan's La Scala, notably in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. He also sang at Covent Garden and venues in South America and Salzburg. Badini participated in several first performances, including Mascagni’s Il piccolo Marat and Pinotta. Notable recordings include a complete recording of I Pagliacci in 1907 and Il barbiere di Siviglia in 1919. Badini passed away on July 6, 1937, in Milan.