Italian composer Umberto Giordano was born in Foggia, Apulia, Italy on August 28, 1867.

Birth Centenary of Umberto Giordano (1867-1948)
Issued in 1967 by Italy

Today Giordano is remembered for one work – “Andrea Chénier.” It remains one of the major verismo works of all time, known for its lush melodies for its soloists. The opera is one of the most complex vocal challenges for any spinto tenor, pitting the soloist with four arias/monologues and two love duets. That said, the opera may be most famous for the soprano’s aria “La Mamma Morta,” which was popularized in the film “Philadelphia.”

“Fedora” is also recognized, especially for the tenor aria, “Amor ti vieta.”
Composer Profile: Umberto Giordano, The Genius Behind ‘Andrea Chénier’ – OperaWire OperaWire

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