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2 unusual facts about Fausto Cleva


Fausto Cleva

After studies at the Conservatorio in his native city and Milan, Cleva made his debut conducting La traviata in Carcano, near Milan, before emigrating to the United States in 1920, becoming an American citizen in 1931.

He later became closely involved with Cincinnati Summer Opera, of which he was musical director from 1934 until 1963.



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