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Fernando Corena
The Swiss-born bass Fernando Corena (1916 - 1984) sang 13 roles at Lyric, from 1956 to 1963. Having begun in serious parts, he quickly discovered that he could truly make his mark in comedy. At the Met and all over Europe, he excelled in Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti. Unlike many of his ilk at the time, he had a terrific instrument and was an expert musician. In all his signature roles, he proved himself one of the most thoroughly lovable artists of his day.
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Fernando Corena
Fernando Corena (Don Pasquale) and Mariella Adani (Norina) in Don Pasquale, 1963.
Photo: David H. Fishman
Fernando Corena as Dulcamara in L'elisir d'amore, 1962.
Photo: Nancy Sorensen
Fernando Corena (Bartolo) and Boris Christoff (Basilio) in Il barbiere di Siviglia, 1963 season.
Photo: David H. Fishman
Fernando Corena's roles at Lyric
Main photo: Fernando Corena as Dulcamara in L'elisir D'amore, 1962. Photo by Nancy Sorensen.
Audio photo: Fernando Corena as Dulcamara in L'elisir D'amore, 1962.