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Senesino (Francesco Bernardi) (1690?-1750?) was a celebrated Italian castrato who worked in London for some time.


In 1720 he was engaged by the opera company formed by Handel, He remained in London as principal singer until 1726 when the state of his health compelled him to return to Italy. In 1730 he again visited England, where he remained until about 1734. He was a contemporary of Farinelli. Interestingly, both Senesino and Farinelli were working in London at the same time, but they had not had the opportunity of hearing each other, because of their engagements at different theatres. Eventually they were both engaged to sing on the same stage.


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Andreas Scholl CD Arias for Senesino (2065 words)
Il Senesino ("the little Sienese", although he grew to imposing stature in his prime) was the stage name of the alto castrato Francesco Bernardi.
Senesino, born Francesco Bernardi in Siena, was skilled apparently at legato phrasings and downplayed heavy ornamentation.
Andreas Scholl's Arias for Senesino is a tribute to the castrato, Senesino, for whom Handel wrote the title role of Giulio Cesare.
Senesino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (135 words)
Senesino (Francesco Bernardi) (1686-1758) was a celebrated Italian alto castrato who worked in London for some time.
In 1720 he was engaged by the opera company formed by Handel.
Both Senesino and Farinelli were working in London at the same time, but they had not had the opportunity of hearing each other, because of their engagements at different theatres.
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