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MILESTONES: A new Beatle is born; swan song for Franco Corelli...
...DIED. FRANCO CORELLI, 82, powerhouse Italian tenor; in Milan. Largely self-taught, he was faulted by critics for the raw passion in his singing but adored by rank-and-file opera buffs, who gave him bravos for such roles as Manrico in Il Trovatore and Cavaradossi in Tosca. His competitiveness sometimes took a strange form; during Puccini's Turandot at New York City's Metropolitan Opera in 1961, he bit a soprano on the neck because she held a high note longer than...
...Hanover St. (617) 720-0422. Monday-Wednesday 2:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Thursday-Sunday 12 p.m.-12 a.m. This North End gem transcends several Hanover St. stereotypes—the restaurant seats more than 20 people, the prices are manageable and the staff is earnestly helpful. Owner Franco Graceffa has even been known to spontaneously break into song to please diners. Next time you’ve got a birthday or a job offer to celebrate, throw on the festive attire and let Dolce Vita do the rest of the work...
...DIED. FRANCO CORELLI, 82, handsome tenor considered to be one of Italy's best opera singers; in Milan. After making his debut in 1951 at the age of 30, Corelli became known for roles in Verdi's Aida and Don Carlo, Giordano's Andrea Chenier and Puccini's Turandot. His muscular build and booming voice made him an ideal romantic lead opposite sopranos such as Maria Callas. Corelli liked to hold key notes for as long as possible. Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson claimed Corelli bit her on the neck during a 1961 Boston performance of Turandot because she outlasted...
Bush and French President Jacques Chirac will probably demolish what's left of Franco-American friendship. If the two leaders had even a dash of decency, they would admit their faults and work to solve the Iraq problem. The friendship between our two countries was one of our greatest treasures. The propaganda on each side of the Atlantic has been tremendous, and now Americans feel the French are their enemies, when in truth we are their friends. Come back to earth, Bush and Chirac! CHRISTIAN CHEVALIER Grenoble, France...