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Luis Ernesto Alva y Talledo (10 April 1927 – 15 May 2025), known professionally as Luigi Alva, was a Peruvian operatic tenor who worked internationally at the major opera houses and festivals. A Mozart and Rossini specialist, Alva achieved fame with roles such as Don Ottavio in Mozart's Don Giovanni, Count Almaviva in Rossini's The Barber of Seville, and Fenton in Verdi's Falstaff, but he also appeared in world premieres. He retired from the stage in 1989.

Quick facts about Luigi Alva

  • Full name: Luigi Alva
  • Born: 1927-04-10
  • Nationality: Peru
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q548054

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Who is Luigi Alva?

Luis Ernesto Alva y Talledo (10 April 1927 – 15 May 2025), known professionally as Luigi Alva, was a Peruvian operatic tenor who worked internationally at the major opera houses and festivals.

What nationality is Luigi Alva?

Luigi Alva is Peru.

When was Luigi Alva born?

Luigi Alva was born on 1927-04-10.

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