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Farinelli

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[far-uh-nel-ee, fah-ree-nel-lee] / ˌfær əˈnɛl i, ˌfɑ riˈnɛl li /

noun

  1. Carlo Carlo Broschi, 1705–82, Italian operatic male soprano.


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Her theatre credits also include writing the play Farinelli And The King, which starred her husband and was nominated for several Olivier Awards including best new play, and a number of Tony Awards.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2025

Mauro Farinelli, of Lahaina, said the winds had started blowing hard on Tuesday, and then somehow a fire had started up on a hillside.

From Washington Times Aug. 10, 2023

Mauro Farinelli said the winds had started blowing hard on Tuesday and then somehow a fire had started up on a hillside.

From Seattle Times Aug. 9, 2023

But to my surprise, Farinelli had on the same outfit, except his polo was light gray while mine was a color he calls mocha.

From Washington Post Oct. 4, 2022

In 1681 he was in the service of the electoral prince of Bavaria; between 1680 and 1685 he spent a considerable time in the house of his friend Farinelli.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various

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