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Frank Valentino

Frank Valentino was an American operatic baritone born in the United States in 1907. Francis Valentine Dinhaupt began musical studies in Denver and made a professional debut in Italy in 1927. They performed at venues including La Scala and Glyndebourne before joining the Metropolitan Opera in 1940. Valentino performed in 26 roles over 21 seasons, including the lead in Lucia di Lammermoor (1940) and La bohème (1946) under the direction of Arturo Toscanini. Their discography includes recordings of La bohème (1946) and La traviata (1955). Valentino taught at the Peabody Conservatory...