Castrato Collection

Farinelli / Carlo Broschi
alias CARLO BROSCHI Italian castrato singer famous throughout Europe

The Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782), at the court of Philip II of Spain
VEN5028374 The Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782), at the court of Philip II of Spain, wearing the white coat of the Order of Calatrava

Portrait of the Italian castrato Carlo Farinelli (also known as Carlo Broschi, 1705-1782)
VEN5028462 Portrait of the Italian castrato Carlo Farinelli (also known as Carlo Broschi, 1705-1782), at the court of Philip II of Spain, wearing the white cloak of the Order of Calatrava

Portrait of Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, known as) 1705-1782, soprano, c1740. Creator: Jacopo Amigoni
Portrait of Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, known as) 1705-1782, soprano, c1740

Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782)
GIA4734891 Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farinelli (Carlo Broschi)

Portrait of the Italian castrate Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829) also known as Marchesini
GIA4763770 Portrait of the Italian castrate Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829) also known as Marchesini. Engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829) also known as Marchesini, Italian castrate
GIA4763743 Portrait of Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829) also known as Marchesini, Italian castrate. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (known as Carlo Broschi, 1705-1782)
LRI4627132 Portrait of the Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (known as Carlo Broschi, 1705-1782), at the court of Philip II of Spain

Portrait of Giuseppe Segni called il Finalino, italian castrato (painting, 17th century)
LRI4627508 Portrait of Giuseppe Segni called il Finalino, italian castrato (painting, 17th century) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Filippo Balatri, italian castrato. 18th century (drawing)
LRI4627002 Portrait of Filippo Balatri, italian castrato. 18th century (drawing) by Zanetti, Antonio Maria (1680-1757); Private Collection; (add.info)

Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782) with the soprano Cuzzoni
GIA4777923 Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782) with the soprano Cuzzoni and the castrate Francesco Bernardo Senesino (1680 - 1750)

Portrait of Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci (1736-1800) 1782 (engraving)
CBF171242 Portrait of Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci (1736-1800) 1782 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust

Portrait of Giuseppe Millico, Italian castrato. 18th century (painting)
LRI4627327 Portrait of Giuseppe Millico, Italian castrato. 18th century (painting) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Longarini, italian castrato (painting, 18th century)
LRI4627293 Portrait of Giovanni Battista Longarini, italian castrato (painting, 18th century) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Gaetano Majorana called Caffarelli, carrying away the San Giovanni
LRI4627197 Portrait of Gaetano Majorana called Caffarelli, carrying away the San Giovanni Grisostomo theater. 18th century (drawing) by Zanetti

The Castrat Farinelli in the melodrama Caton d Utica (drawing, 1729)
LRI4627165 The Castrat Farinelli in the melodrama Caton d Utica (drawing, 1729) by Zanetti, Antonio Maria (1680-1757); Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice

Portrait of Antonio Bernacchi, Italian castrato (Cartoon, 1723)
LRI4626974 Portrait of Antonio Bernacchi, Italian castrato (Cartoon, 1723) by Zanetti, Antonio Maria (1680-1757); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Francesco Bernardo Senesino (1680 - 1750)
GIA4778037 Portrait of Francesco Bernardo Senesino (1680 - 1750). by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gioacchino Conti, dit Gizziello (1714-1761) (Castrat) (Castrato) Italian
GIA4778011 Gioacchino Conti, dit Gizziello (1714-1761) (Castrat) (Castrato) Italian. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gioacchino Conti)

Portrait of the Italian castrate Gasparo Pacchierotti (Pacchiarotti) (1740 - 1821)
GIA4763794 Portrait of the Italian castrate Gasparo Pacchierotti (Pacchiarotti) (1740 - 1821). Engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Giovanni Antonio Riccieri (Painting, 18th century)
LRI4564931 Portrait of Giovanni Antonio Riccieri (Painting, 18th century) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Pasquale Potenza (engraving, 18th century)
LRI4564824 Portrait of Pasquale Potenza (engraving, 18th century) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Pasquale Potenza (ca)

Portrait of Girolamo Crescentini, Italian castrato. 19th century (painting)
LRI4627155 Portrait of Girolamo Crescentini, Italian castrato. 19th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Filippo Elisi, Italian castrato (painting, 18th century)
LRI4627110 Portrait of Filippo Elisi, Italian castrato (painting, 18th century) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Domenico Annibali (oil on canvas, 18th century)
LRI4608943 Portrait of Domenico Annibali (oil on canvas, 18th century) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Domenico Annibali (1700-1779)

Tenducci, c. 1785 (pencil & wash on paper)
DEC418516 Tenducci, c.1785 (pencil & wash on paper) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); 12.3x8.6 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782) with the soprano Cuzzoni
GIA4734813 Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782) with the soprano Cuzzoni and the castrate Francesco Bernardo Senesino (1680 - 1750)

Portrait of Carlo Broschi called Farinelli, Italian castrato. 18th century (drawing)
LRI4627142 Portrait of Carlo Broschi called Farinelli, Italian castrato. 18th century (drawing) by Zanetti, Antonio Maria (1680-1757); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the castrate singer Carlo Broschi dit Farinelli (1705-1782
LRI4627134 Portrait of the castrate singer Carlo Broschi dit Farinelli (1705-1782) represents during his trip to Venice to perform Tommaso Albinonis La Didone abandonnata" around 1725

The Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782)
GIA4734870 The Italian castrate Carlo Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782), at the court of Philip II of Spain, wearing the white coat of the Order of Calatrava

Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782)
GIA4734844 Farinelli (Carlo Broschi, dit; 1705 - 1782). by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farinelli (Carlo Broschi)

Portrait of Girolamo Crescentini (engraving)
LRI4726382 Portrait of Girolamo Crescentini (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Frontispice de "Pensieri e riflessioni pratiche sul canto figurato"
GIA4763790 Frontispice de " Pensieri e riflessioni pratiche sul canto figurato" by the Italian song theorist and castrate Giovanni Battista Mancini (1716 - 1800). 1777

Frontispice of "Opinioni dei cantori antichi e moderni ossiano osservazioni
GIA4763801 Frontispice of " Opinioni dei cantori antichi e moderni ossiano osservazioni sopra il canto figurato" by Pier Francesco Tosi (1653 - 1732), Italian castrate

Performance of the Italian castrate Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829
GIA4763752 Performance of the Italian castrate Luigi Marchesi (1754 - 1829) also known as Marchesini singing at the theater of San Benedetto

The soprano castrate Carlo Broschi, called Farinelli (1705-1782)
LSE4315813 The soprano castrate Carlo Broschi, called Farinelli (1705-1782). The singer bears the medal of the order of Calatrava, on the score he holds in his hand

"Thou Tuneful Scarecrow and Thou Warbling Bird", caricature of Farinelli
CWA123977 " Thou Tuneful Scarecrow and Thou Warbling Bird", caricature of Farinelli, Cuzzoni and Heidegger, said to have been etched from a design by the Countess of Burlington

Portrait of Pasquale Potenza, italian castrato (painting, 18th century)
LRI4627429 Portrait of Pasquale Potenza, italian castrato (painting, 18th century) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Portrait of Gaetano Majorano dit Caffarelli (1710 -1783)
GIA4778233 Portrait of Gaetano Majorano dit Caffarelli (1710 -1783). by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Gioacchino Conti, dit Gizziello (1714-1761) (Castrat) (Castrato) the Italian
GIA4778074 Portrait of Gioacchino Conti, dit Gizziello (1714-1761) (Castrat) (Castrato) the Italian. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gioacchino Conti)

Representation of the opera "Giulio Sabino"by Giuseppe Sarti (1729-1802
GIA4763732 Representation of the opera " Giulio Sabino" by Giuseppe Sarti (1729-1802) in Vienna in 1785. On stage Caterina (Katharina) Cavalieri and the castrate Luigi Marchesi

Portrait of Lorenzo Gibelli (1719-1812) italian composer
LRI4627215 Portrait of Lorenzo Gibelli (1719-1812) italian composer, castrato (castrat) Anonymous painting. 1773. Bologna, civico museo bibliografico musicale

Giovanni Battista Velluti (1781-1861), last opera castrate
GIA4734727 Giovanni Battista Velluti (1781-1861), last opera castrate. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Battista Velluti (1781-1861)

Sketch of Carlo Broschi il Farinelli (1705-82) (charcoal on paper)
CWA122097 Sketch of Carlo Broschi il Farinelli (1705-82) (charcoal on paper) by Amigoni, Jacopo (c. 1675-1752); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

GLUCK / ORPHEE, PARIS
Delna as Orfeo at the Opera- Comique, Paris, is appalled at the loss of Eurydice : originally sung by a castrato, the role of Orfeo is generally now taken by a female singer

Italian Affectation, Real Characters, September 1, 1780. September 1, 1780
Italian Affectation, Real Characters, September 1, 1780

Italian Affectation, Real Characters, 1786-91. 1786-91. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Italian Affectation, Real Characters, 1786-91

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Castrato, a term that evokes both fascination and controversy in the world of music. One cannot delve into this subject without mentioning the legendary figure of Farinelli, also known as Carlo Broschi. Born in 1705 and departing from this world in 1782, Farinelli left an indelible mark on opera history. But he was not alone. Luigi Marchesi, another Italian castrate who lived from 1754 to 1829 and was also known as Marchesini, showcased his vocal prowess through captivating performances. His portrait serves as a testament to his talent and enduring legacy. Carlo Farinelli's portrait further immortalizes him as one of the most renowned castrati of all time. With his mesmerizing voice and undeniable stage presence, he captivated audiences across Europe during the 18th century. Giuseppe Segni, or il Finalino as he was called, is depicted in a painting from the 17th century. This artwork pays homage to yet another remarkable Italian castrato whose talents echoed through generations. Filippo Balatri's portrait showcases an Italian castrato from the same era. The drawing captures his unique features while hinting at the extraordinary vocal range that made him stand out among his peers. Farinelli's collaboration with soprano Cuzzoni is beautifully captured in an image that speaks volumes about their musical chemistry and shared passion for their craft. Giusto Ferdinando Tenducci's engraving provides a glimpse into the life of yet another talented castrato who graced stages throughout Europe during the late 18th century. The painting depicting Giuseppe Millico transports us back to a time when these exceptional singers were revered for their ability to reach unimaginable heights with their voices. Giovanni Battista Longarini's portrait reminds us once again of how these gifted individuals shaped operatic history with their unparalleled vocal abilities and the emotions they evoked through their performances.