Background
Ferrari-Fontana, Edoardo was born on July 8, 1878 in Rome, Italy. Son of Edoardo Ferrari-Fontana and Giuseppa (Fornari) Fontana.
Ferrari-Fontana, Edoardo was born on July 8, 1878 in Rome, Italy. Son of Edoardo Ferrari-Fontana and Giuseppa (Fornari) Fontana.
Educated Gymnasium College of Rome. University of Rome, 1892-1901.
Adopted stage career, 1902. Debut at Royal Theatre, Turin, 1910. Engaged for season at the Grand Exposition, Rome, 1911.
Later appeared at Louisiana Scala Theatre, Milan, Colon Theatre, Buenos Ayres.
Joined Metropolitan Opera Company, New York, 1913. With Chicago Grand Opera Company, 1915-1916.
Sang at Paris Opera House, season of 1913-1914. Honorary member Circolo Monarchio Romano.
Knight of the Italian Crown.
Member Circolo Monarchio Romano.
Married second, Edith Tallez, 1919.