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. The voice can also occur in one who, due to an endocrinological condition, never reaches sexual maturity.

Feb 23, 2021 · Known as the very last of his breed, Alessandro Moreschi – nicknamed the Angel of Rome – performed as a castrato until his death in 1922. Despite being banned from entertaining several years prior, he was castrated in 1865 and went on to …

Mar 23, 2023 · A castrato is a male singer who was castrated before puberty. The immediate effect on their voice was that they retained the high notes and range of their immature voice, but the operation also had a variety of other effects.

May 23, 2023 · One of the most famous castrato, Farinelli, was even recruited to sing for the Spanish king for ten years. His voice allegedly helped to alleviate the king’s depression. But many more of the castrati suffered through poverty and obscurity, not to …

Castrato, male soprano or contralto voice of great range, flexibility, and power, produced as a result of castration before puberty. The castrato voice was introduced in the 16th century, when women were banned from church choirs and the stage.

Jul 1, 2022 · The castrati (singular “castrato”) were males with classical singing voices capable of singing in the range of female singers. These singers could sing the soprano and mezzo-soprano parts typically sung by women.

A castrato (plural castrati) was a type of male singer with a very high voice. The effect was produced either through castration, or because of some hormonal problems. The word castrato literally means castrated. Such singers were very sought after in the early days of the opera.

Feb 11, 2022 · Castrato singers, known as 'The Castrati', make up a unique time in musical history. They were known for their incredible voices and unusual lives, which has peaked the curiosity of many musicians and historians. This article will explore castrato singers in …

Sep 24, 2015 · According to The Castrato, a book by Martha Feldman on the castrati singers, there were quite a few different outcomes. She writes, “There were high-sopranos, mezzos, and altos, strident voices...

A castrato is a male, artificially produced soprano, mezzo-soprano, or alto singer whose voice is artificially changed through castration before puberty. This is done in order for the child to be more physically suited for advanced training as a singer.