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The Enrico Caruso Museum of America

The Enrico Caruso Museum of America The Enrico Caruso Museum of America proudly displays rare caricatures, records, heirlooms, and unpub The private collection and space of Cav. Uff.

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Caruso was the first recording star in history, who sold more than a million records with his 1902 recording of 'Vesti le gubba' from 'Pagliacci' (Clowns) by 'Leoncavallo'. His voice had a combination of the full baritone-like character with the smooth and brilliant tenor qualities. His range was broadened into baritone at the expense of the higher tenor notes, Caruso never sang the high C, and of

ten transposed in order to avoid it. He was a master of interpretation, having a rare gift of portamento and legato, and a superior command of phrasing. His legendary 1904 Victor recording of 'Una furtiva lagrima', by Gaetano Donizetti is used in many film soundtracks. History
The idea for the Enrico Caruso Museum began when Everisto Mancusi came to America from Italy in 1920 and settled in Brooklyn, New York. He had a great love for music, and owned a collection of Enrico Caruso Victor records numbering more than seventy. As his love for Italian opera grew so did his collection – to more than two hundred records. His son, Aldo Mancusi, whose love and admiration of Caruso grew as a result of his father’s collection, acquired these records. The title Cavaliere Ufficiale was an honor given to Aldo Mancusi for the creation of the Museum. Active in the Italian community for many years, he has devoted his most of his time and energy to establishing and promoting the museum in honor of the world’s greatest tenor. In 1990, the museum was officially opened to the public with the support of Commendatore Michael Sisca, a prominent publisher of the Italian magazine La Follia Di New York. Thousands of people have enjoyed visiting the museum to see the memorabilia including rare family photos of the Caruso family, books, records, letters, personal items, caricatures and the death mask of Enrico Caruso. A popular attraction in the museum is the 20 seat mini theater, with chairs and décor from the old Metropolitan Opera donated by famed soprano Licia Albanese. Additionally, Enrico Aloi and Joseph Puglisi, friends and biographers of the great soprano Rosa Ponselle contributed wood carvings from the balcony of the old Met. There are also films of Caruso’s life and times including his silent film My Cousin where he plays a dual role. These items were obtained through donations as well as purchases for display by the museum. Caruso family members, have also visited the museum, a prestigious honor for the Enrico Caruso Museum of America. Aldo Mancusi was donated to create the Enrico Caruso Museum of America. The museum is also registered since 1995 with the New York State Education Department.

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Rest in Peace Commandatore Aldo Mancusi.Commendatore Aldo Mancusi was the founder, curator, and President of the Enrico ...
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Aldo Mancusi Obituary

Rest in Peace Commandatore Aldo Mancusi.

Commendatore Aldo Mancusi was the founder, curator, and President of the Enrico Caruso Museum of America. He dedicated much of his life to enlightening us to the wonder of Enrico Caruso and in doing has kept alive the voice and life of the greatest tenor in the world. Aldo’s ability and desire to share his passion for Caruso came from the love he experienced as the child of wonderful immigrant parents and the love of a very patient and participating wife, Lisa. Together they opened the Museum in their home to hundreds of visitors sharing Caruso’s recordings and artifacts with thousands more during exhibitions here and in Italy. Aldo’s well-regarded reputation came from keeping Caruso’s voice and fame ever-present in our modern world; but also from his intelligence, perseverance, humor and Neapolitan spirit. His commitment to promoting Caruso and the Museum has given us many years of cultural edification. Aldo also lectured at many prestigious locations including Fordham University, Brooklyn College, Hofstra University, Montclair State University, the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU, Steinway Hall, Casa Belvedere, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Brooklyn Borough Hall and for many Cultural Organizations. Aldo and the Museum have been featured in newspaper and magazine articles and in TV documentaries both here and abroad. In addition, he traveled to Italy twelve times lecturing and exhibiting the Caruso collection. In 2015, the Italian Government awarded Aldo the title of “Commendatore” something he then shared with his hero, Enrico Caruso. Through his endeavors, he enlightened many in all walks of life, and continued to do so because of the joy it gave to him. Dear Aldo, may God grant you eternal and musical peace!
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This video was filmed at the Enrico Caruso Museum on Feb. 26, 2012. Located at 1942 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229...
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This video was filmed at the Enrico Caruso Museum on Feb. 26, 2012. Located at 1942 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Tel. 718-368-3993 the museum has an extensive collection of Enrico Caruso memorabilia and antique music machines from all over the world. The owner Aldo Mancusi conducts personal tours if you call him. At this museum, you can listen to Enrico Caruso and period music on the music machines of the era. Incredible!

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Let's go here, family!
I have this piece of my father’s. I’m wondering who painted it for him and gave it to him? Unfortunately, it cracked in a move!
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The Enrico Caruso Museum of America
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Enrico Caruso
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Is a wonderful place to enjoy Caruso music
and a lecture on his life .
Call for your reservation.718-368-3993
I made a poster of Enrico Caruso
Had a very enjoyable afternoon with friends--at the museum! Beautiful antiques, lots of interesting information.....
L' Associazione Culturale Noi per Napoli presenta per Il format " Luoghi Storici e Musica "con Patrocinio dell'Assessorato alla Cultura del Comune di Napoli per il Maggio dei Monumenti presenta l'evento

17 maggio h.17.30 (visita guidata)

h.18.30 (degustazione)

h. 19.00 (Concerto )

BEL CANTO AL CASTELLO

Con il soprano Olga De Maio

tenore Luca Lupoli

tenore Lucio Lupoli

pianista Natalyia Apolenskaja

note storiche del giornalista Giuseppe Giorgio

Verrà proposto al pubblico cittadino ed internazionale un recital lirico dedicato al repertorio del bel canto napoletano ed italiano, qualificandosi sempre piu come Patrimonio dell'Unesco e come uno di quei valori ed ideali ispiratori appartenenti alla temperie culturale della celebre teoria del" diritto alla felicità" formulato dal Filangieri e che spaziera' dal '700 della rinomata scuola napoletana di Pergolesi,Paisiello,Cimarosa,Scarlatti,fino ad arrivare all'epoca tardottocentesca primo novecento della Belle époque, con le piu' belle romanze da Salotto, duetti, le pagine immortali dell'operetta e dell'opera che a Napoli ebbe tanta eco e risonanza con i riferimenti e radici nella tradizione culturale partenopea della canzone classica napoletana.

L'evento prevede la visita guidata delle aree accessibili del Maschio Angioino curata dalle guide dell'Associazione Vivere Napoli ed il Concerto presso la Loggia dei Baroni

Vi sarà una degustazione dei vini dell'Azienda Vitivinicola Iovino Montespina.

Contributo di partecipazione comprensivo di visita guidata+Concerto +degustazione 15 €

Infoline e prenotazioni: Associazione Culturale Noi per Napoli 3394545044/3277589936
Just purchased this signed Dupont photo of Enrico Caruso from 1907 as the Duke in Rigoletto.
Here is a CARUSO coffee-mug I designed for myself through the website called ZAZZLE.
I have been taking the great 1950s RCA LP reissues of CARUSO albums and scanning the album artwork and the LP labels and making CD albums of them.
We are open to the public every Sunday at 2 pm "THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ENRICO CARUSO" however please call for a reservation at 718-368-3993
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