Franco Bonisolli
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Franco Bonisolli (born Rovereto, Italy, May 25, 1937 - died Vienna, Austria, Oct. 30, 2003) was an Italian opera tenor, famed for both his ringing upper register and his eccentric behaviour.
He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera on Feb. 24, 1971 in the role of "Almaviva" in The Barber of Seville and repeated the role during the 1986 to 1988, and 1990 seasons. Altogether, he gave 25 performances in 7 different operas.