Mario Lanza

January 31st – Mario Lanza’s birthday.  In 2016 there is 95 years since he was born.


Mario Lanza – a gifted opera singer, Hollywood star of his era.
He gradually achieved success, for which he’d strive and dare.
Mario’s tenor voice and perfect pitch & ambitious personality
Enriched his brilliant performances & triumphant universality

His singing voice, its passion, range, warmth, depth & quality
All constituted Mario’s unique musical & artistic individuality.
He spiced it up with mischievous, upbeat spirit & personality,
Filled with an ample determination, courage, will & vivacity.

Impeccable was Lanza’s music & lyrics interpretation, diction.
He would develop a rapport with fans with much conviction.
His vocal power, emotional intensity reached to fans’ hearts.
Mario’s genius inspired followers of musical & dramatic arts.

January 31st – birthday of Mario Lanza, a fine singer we know.
Unfortunately, he left this world prematurely, we lost a pro.
Lanza’s remembered for his artistic & musical contribution,
Planting a seed toward an operatic mastery and evolution.


Copyright©2016 Mila Alper


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