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	Farinelli Il Castrato - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Farinelli Il Castrato is a 1994 Columbia/Tristar Studios movie about the real life singer Farinelli, starring Stefano Dionisi as the title character as an adult and providing the speaking voice.
		For example, Farinelli's brother is given much importance and Porpora is de-emphasized, while the movie offers a different explanation for how Carlo Broschi came to take the stage name Farinelli.
		This movie was released in 2000 and is rated R by the MPAA for depictions of thematic elements and sexuality.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Farinelli_Il_Castrato (228 words)

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		The Castrato is a male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the singer before puberty.
		This practice was begun in the 16th century and reached its peak in 17th and 18th century opera.
		Probably the most famous castrato was the 18th century singer Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli.
	www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/castrato.html (352 words)

	Farinelli / Farinelli: il castrato / 1994 / film review / Gerard Corbiau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In a similar vein to Milos Forman’s 1984 film Amadeus, Farinelli: il castrato introduces a modern cinema audience to the life of one of the musical luminaries of the 18th century.
		Although detail about Farinelli’s life is somewhat lacking, the film manages to have enough of a plot (however implausible) to fill the gaps between the magnificent recreations of the singer’s operatic performances, which are the main reason for watching the film.
		Some of Farinelli's performances in the film are intensely moving and provide the tragic poignancy which is so clearly missing elsewhere in the script.
	frenchfilms.topcities.com /nf_Farinelli_rev.html (484 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Farinelli: Il Castrato at Epinions.com
		Farinelli at his height would appear in elaborately ornate costumes, sometimes descending to the stage in a horse-drawn chariot, while ladies in the audience would swoon or experience “musical orgasms.” He was adulated by men as well.
		Farinelli initially failed to recognize the vast superiority of Handel’s compositions and the two were thus established as bitter rivals.
		In Farinelli: Il Castrato, the decision is particularly difficult because the two partners are brothers and the less talented brother sacrificed for the younger brother while they were struggling but also played the major role in sacrificing a piece of the younger brother’s anatomy.
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	Farinelli Details, Meaning Farinelli Article and Explanation Guide
		Farinelli (January 24, 1705-July 15, 1782), whose real name was Carlo Broschi, was one of the most famous Italian soprano castrato singers of the 18th century.
		Shortly after the ascension of King Ferdinand VI Farinelli was appointed director of theaters in Madrid and Aranjuez, and most of the operas he put on had texts by Pietro Metastasio.
		Farinelli not only sang, but he also played keyboard instruments and the viola d'amore, and even occasionally composed, writing the text and music of a farewell to London aria, and an aria for Ferdinand VI, as well as keyboard sonatas.
	www.e-paranoids.com /f/fa/farinelli.html (773 words)

	Review: Farinelli: Il Castrato (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Although the range of the castrato was similar to that of the female soprano or contralto, the voice was stronger, often more voluptuous in tone, and capable of the utmost delicacy and technical brilliance.
		Farinelli brings to the screen a segment in the life story of one of the greatest singers of the 18th century.
		It is the London period (from 1734 to 1737) that this film concentrates upon, using Farinelli's relationship with his brother Riccardo (Enrico LoVerso) and his rivalry with composer G.F. Handel (Jeroen Krabbe) as the cornerstones upon which to build a narrative.
	movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/f/farinelli.html (649 words)

	Amazon.com: Video: Farinelli: Il Castrato (1995) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Castrati were, in fact, very much sex symbols in their time and farinelli, when in the service of the spanish king, was summoned ot him "most nights to sing until one or two o'clock in the morning," interptet it as you will.
		Farinelli does not seem to think highly of his brother's operas, which are written exclusively for his voice.
		The actor who plays Farinelli is perfectly androgynous as a true castrato would be, and though he has some trouble with the lip-synching, he puts so much emotion into his part that it doesn't distract too much.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6303637493?v=glance (2598 words)

	Farinelli (1994) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Plot Summary: Farinelli, is the artistic name of Carlo Broschi, a young singer in Handel's time.
		Goofs: Factual errors: Men who were castratos had both singing voices and speaking voices that were very high.
		It is extremely unlikely that Farinelli's speaking voice was as low as it is in the movie.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0109771 (356 words)

	Farinelli
		Farinelli, or a comment on recreating the voice of a castrato by fusion of timbres
		Carlo Broschi, called Farinelli (1705-82), is known as one of the most famous castrati.
		Castration was banned in the 19th century, and the last castrato in the Western World died in 1922.
	www.medieval.org /emfaq/misc/farinelli.htm (932 words)

	Review: Farinelli: Il Castrato (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Farinelli is not a likable man and, regardless of attempts by the script to show a more human, misunderstood side to his personality, the character comes across as a narcissistic egotist.
		Handel will not concede that the voice of a castrato is necessary for his compositions to attain their full impact; Farinelli initially refuses to admit that he needs Handel's music for fulfillment.
		Often, Farinelli's performances, which are meant to be among the film's centerpieces, come across as awkward.
	www.movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/f/farinelli.html (649 words)

	deseretnews.com - Movie review: Farinelli (Il Castrato) \| Deseret Morning News Web edition
		Based on a true story, "Farinelli" is at its best in demonstrating that the title character was the Sinatra or Elvis of 18th-century Europe.
		"Farinelli," the stage name for Carlo Broschi (Stefano Dionisi), was a star performer mobbed by women who threw themselves at him, despite his rather obvious disability.
		So, years later when he achieves stardom, Farinelli's impossible voice captivates audiences with high-high notes and long staying power, as women in the audience faint and scream and generally become weak-kneed in his presence.
	deseretnews.com /movies/view/1,1257,568,00.html (489 words)

	Francevision
		In the 18th century, no man was more famous, more beloved, or more celebrated than the man called Farinelli.
		This amazing true story of the world-famous castrato comes to life in a sumptuous and sexy drama of high notes and even higher passions.
		With all of the charisma, drive, and success of a modern-day rock star, Farinelli had everything : money, talent, fame, women, and the voice of an angel.
	www.francevision.com /Content/Farinelli__Il_Castrato__ST_____ENGLISH.html (70 words)

	Castrato - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
		A castrato is a male soprano, mezzo-soprano, or alto voice produced by castration of the singer before puberty.
		This practice was begun in the 16th century, when the Catholic Church in Europe had banned women from singing in choirs, and reached its peak in 17th and 18th century opera.
		In 1870 the practice of castrating promising young singers (or castratism) was outlawed in Italy, the last country where it was still in custom.
	www.music.us /education/C/Castrato.htm (670 words)

	Farinelli: Il Castrato
		The castrato was then subjected to up to ten years of intense musical studies at one of the conservatoires, which included a programme of music history, composition and harpsichord, as well as a daily dose of song.
		The castrato legacy ended with Alessandro Moreschi in the early twentieth century, but its mysticism was immortalized by a series of recordings made of Moreschi and the Sistine Chapel Choir between 1902 and 1904.
		These are the only recordings of a real castrato in existence, and therefore serve as an important historical snapshot, although their religious nature dismisses them as an analogy of the unique florid style of Baroque opera, so the true essence of Farinelli remains in the trust of written accounts and the realms of imagination.
	www.users.bigpond.com /apertout/Farinelli.htm (613 words)

	Variety.com - Reviews - Farinelli the Castrato
		"Farinelli" is a lavish, literally baroque account of the triumphant stage career and tortured private life of the 18th century's greatest castrato singer.
		No one knows exactly what castrati sounded like, but Farinelli in his prime boasted a range of 3 1/2 octaves and could sing a dazzling 250 notes in a row or sustain a single note for a full minute.
		Farinelli is a smash at the rival house but becomes obsessed with winning Handel's respect and decides to aim for pure expression in lieu of frills.
	www.variety.com /review/VE1117903477?categoryid=31&cs=1 (594 words)

	I farinelli (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Farinelli was the most famous singer of his century and he is arguably one of the...
		Farinelli: Il Castrato, Gérard Corbiau, Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Jeroen Krabbé, Caroline Cellier, Renaud du Peloux de Saint...
		Farinelli died in 1782 and was buried on a hillside in Bologna.
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	Farinelli: Il Castrato Movie: Farinelli: Il Castrato DVD is available from Bestprices.com
		The life story of Carlo Broschi, who at age seven had surgery to become a castrato to preserve his sweet voice.
		He went on to become one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 18th century, taking on the name Farinelli.
		Director Gerard Corbiau explores the frustrations, painful insecurities and triumphs of Farinelli, (nee Carlo Broschi) the legendary 18th century castrato singer.
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		It is the London period (from 1734 to 1737) that this film concentrates upon, using Farinelli's relationship with his brother Riccardo (Enrico LoVerso) and his rivalry with composer G. Handel (Jeroen Krabbe) as the cornerstones upon which to build a narrative.
		Despite its historical inaccuracy, the most interesting facet of FARINELLI is the complex interaction between the title character and Handel.
		FARINELLI represents a fascinating, if occasionally overly melodramatic, recreation of a period when Baroque music ruled Europe.
	www.cc.gatech.edu /computing/classes/AY2005/cs6300_fall/projects/project5/movies/35/3527 (627 words)

	Farinelli - Il Castrato [1995] - Compare prices
		Based on the fascinating life of Farinelli, the most famous castrato opera singer of the 18th century.
		Farinelli (Stefano Dionisi) and his composer brother Riccardo (Enrico Lo Verso) toured the royal courts of Europe performing for the nobility, the two brothers shared everything including their women.
		Farinelli admired the works of Handel (Jereon Krabbe) and a young girl, Alexandra (Elsa Zylberstein), recognizing this, steals his latest work in order to express her love for Farinelli.
	www.priceclash.co.uk /farinelli-il-castrato-651 (216 words)

	Farinelli Il Castrato Film Review - Time Out Film
		The film is soon ripping bodices and bunging three in a bed, allowing the angel-voiced Farinelli (Dionisi) and his composer sibling Riccardo (Lo Verso) to display their perfected love-making routine.
		The castrato voice powered baroque opera through exquisite ornamentation and long-breathed melody, and here the dramatic conflict sparks between the brothers' loyalty to each other and the demanding presence of composer Handel (Krabbe) who wants to write for Farinelli, but ditch Riccardo.
		(The castrato voice was created in the celebrated musical research institute, IRCAM in Paris, by a synthesis of soprano and countertenor voices.
	www.timeout.com /film/66449.html (368 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Farinelli, il castrato (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Cette voix est celle du grand castrat Carlo Broschi, dit " Farinelli " Or, en même temps qu'il suit dans sa course cette vedette de l'apogée baroque, le lecteur découvre que la castration, bien qu'elle n'ait rien enlevé aux ardeurs amoureuses du " divin Farinelli ", ne cesse de l'humilier.
		Gérard Corbiau (cinéaste que rendit célèbre son fameux Maître de musique) a consacré à Farinelli un film somptueux dont le scénario a été novélisé par Andrée Corbiau, coscénariste.
		Il en est venu un roman qui retrace les tribulations, les prouesses, les amours d'un homme qui fut en son siècle ce que sont aujourd'hui certaines stars du rock, roman chatoyant et fiévreux qui est en même temps d'histoire, de musique et de passion.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/2277239550 (241 words)

	Farinelli, il castrato (in MARION) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Farinelli, il castrato : [sound recording] bande originale du film = original motion picture soundtrack.
		Arias known or assumed to have been sung by the castrato Farinelli.
		The voices of the two singers were edited at IRCAM using a "fusion of timbres" to simulate the sound of a castrato.
	www-catalog.cpl.org /MARION/AHT-5345 (162 words)

	Farinelli: il castrato
		Farinelli (born Carol Broschi) was the legendary 18th century castrato singer who become one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 18th century.
		The boy plots to have Farinelli as his new father (knowing that Farinelli can not have children of his own).
		Farinelli: il castrato, Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Caroline Cellier, Marianne Basler, Jacques Boudet, Graham Valentine, Pier Paolo Capponi, Delphine Zentout, Omero Antonutti, Jeroen Krabbé;, Jonathan Fox, Josef Betzing, Karl-Heinz Dickman, Stefan Mazel, Wolfgang Grindemann, Hubert Burczek, Harald Gotz, Andreas Ulich, Alfonso Asenjo, Xenia Seeberg
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	Farinelli: Il Castrato (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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		Toni Collette has probably had plenty of opportunities to show off her shoe collection on the red carpet, but in her new movie In Her Shoes, she plays a Princeton educated attorney with no social life what-so-ever.
		"Because Carlo Broschi, the 18th-century castrato singer known as Farinelli, was himself such an exotic and sensationalistic figure, you'd think that creating a dull movie out of his flamboyant life would be next to impossible.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/farinelli_il_castrato (595 words)

	channel4.com/film - Farinelli Il Castrato
		This lavish, Oscar-nominated drama is based on the true story of a phenomenally popular 18th century opera singer, Farinelli (here played by Dionisi).
		Your attitude to this movie will depend on your liking for the music and the effect of the extraordinarily high male voice achieved by digitally combining a counter tenor (Derek Lee Ragin) and a soprano (Ewa Mallas-Godlewska).
		To preserve his incredible voice, Farinelli was castrated in his youth.
	www.channel4.com /film/reviews/film.jsp?id=103336 (202 words)

	Farinelli - Farinelli (1995) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Based on a true story, "Farinelli" is at its best in demonstrating that the But it sets the stage for the film's final act, when Farinelli and Handel
		Farinelli, professional name of Carlo Broschi (1705-1782), Italian singer, the most renowned of the castrati (male sopranos).
		Farinelli, Carlo Broschi (kär ' lo brô ' ske färenel ' le), 1705—82, Italian male soprano, greatest of the castrati (see castrato), pupil of.
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	Abaxial Cameras :: Farinelli: Il Castrato (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Moreover, the computerized melding of countertenor Derek Lee Ragin and soprano Ewa Mallas Godlewska into Farinelli's voice simply does not sync up well with Dionisi's lip and throat movements.
		It won the Golden Globe in '94 for best foreign film and was nominated for the Oscar in the same category.
		Comment: Corbiau's Farinelli is a great film in many ways.
	www.abaxial.com /6303637493/Farinelli_Il_Castrato.html (1161 words)

	Prima la musica, poi le parole: Il Castrato
		Apparently they did clever things with computers and combined the voices of a soprano and a counter-tenor to try and create that unearthly hybrid kind of castrato sound.
		Of course we've no way of knowing how close they got, but let me say this: I think he must have sounded a little more interesting in order to stir up all the fuss he did.
		Farinelli's quasi-girlfriend had stolen Rinaldo so they staged it.
	primalamusica.typepad.com /primalamusica/2005/01/i_watched_farin.html (748 words)

	Farinelli - DVD Store
		Moreover, the computerized melding of countertenor Derek Lee Ragin and soprano Ewa Mallas Godlewska into Farinelli's voice simply does not sync up well with Dionisi's lip and...
		You will be enthralled to see how the relationship between these two men develops, changes and...
		Corbiau's Farinelli is a great film in many ways.
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