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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

With his gregarious accessibility, Farinelli sometimes seems more like an enthusiastic salesman than a fashion designer.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2022

Farinelli acquired great wealth, but no malicious pen has ever ascribed to him any of the corrupt arts by which royal favorites are wont to accumulate the spoils of office.

From Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag by George T. (George Titus) Ferris

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