Maestro Nicola Rescigno (1916 - 2008)
Dallas Opera co-founder Nicola Rescigno died in a hospital in Viterbo, Italy, on Monday. He was 92.
The new Texas company made headlines around the world from its earliest days because of its association with diva Maria Callas. It presented the American debuts of many other famous international singers as well, from Joan Sutherland to Montserrat Caballé.
Mr. Rescigno is survived by his companion of 40 years, Aldo Marcoaldi.
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