Background
Signorelli, Michael was born on October 29, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Giacomo and Carmina (Scilz) Signorelli.
Signorelli, Michael was born on October 29, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Giacomo and Carmina (Scilz) Signorelli.
Student, University Chicago, 1926. Student, Chicago College Fine Arts Music College, 1932. Student, Chicago Museum College, 1939.
Student, Columbia University, 1956. Studied voice with Forrest Lamont, Madame Mastinelli.
Concert violinist, toured United States, 1919-1930. Leading tenor Chicago Opera Company, Shreveport Opera Company, San Carlo Opera Company, 1934-1947. Founder, executive director Lyric Opera Company of Long Island, Incorporated, New York York, since 1971.
Lecturer on the study of Bel-Canto.
Served with Special Service United States Army, 1943. Member New York Singing Teachers Association, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Italian War Veterans. Lodges: Knights of Malta (Knight commander), Masons.
Married Jeanne Wagler, January 17, 1920. Children: Diana, Yolanda, Michelle, David, Pamela, Jeannie.