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who died 1577. His sons, AN- (1556-1630), brought to the business TONIO, born about 1555, and GIROLAMO still greater fame. In 1595, the famous and is still in existence, was made by violin which was designed for Henry IV. still greater fame. In 1595, the famous violin which was designed for Henry IV. mona violin to the highest perfection. and is still in existence, was made by He was the teacher of Stradivarius and Andrea Guarnerius. He died April 12, 1684.
He was the teacher of Stradivarius and Andrea Guarnerius. He died April 12, tone singer, born in Naples in 1878. He studied music in Naples Conservatory and made his first appearance at the Bellini Theater. He made an instant success and within a few years had be- AMAUROSIS come one of the leading baritone singers.
He sang in German and South American theaters and in 1909 he became a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, appearing in each successive season from that date. He also toured the country as a concert singer and became widely and favorably known.