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A castrato (Italian; pl.: castrati) is a male singer who underwent castration before puberty in order to retain a singing voice equivalent to that of a soprano, mezzo-soprano, or contralto.

Jul 18, 2025 · Secrets of the castrati: the eye-watering surgery that created opera's greatest stars Italian opera castrati enjoyed cult status in the 17th and 18th centuries but, explains Jeremy …

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Feb 23, 2021 · The castrati of 16th-century Rome – singers known for their angelic, falsetto voices equivalent to those of sopranos – were often the most celebrated in the chorus. While their …

Dec 18, 2019 · How were castrati castrated? I have been reading about castrati for a couple weeks now and I found the only known recordings of a verified castrati on youtube. I really like …

May 23, 2023 · The rise of castrati began in 16th-century Italy when boys would be castrated before puberty in order to preserve their high-pitched singing voices.

Jan 17, 2020 · The conservatoires also trained ‘normal’ boys, who were jealous of the castrati having slightly better living conditions, and who mocked them for being “non integri”, that is, …

The last of the castrati was Alessandro Moreschi, who died in 1924 and made gramophone recordings that provide the only direct evidence of a castrato's singing voice.

Jun 24, 2024 · Explore the role of the castrati in religious practices and their historical impact. Discover their influence on sacred music!