47K views · 1.4K reactions | The history of castrati is always a...

Have you heard of castrati before? • Since y’all asked, we’re talking about the history of castrato and castrati singers. Back in the day, these young boys with promising voices were castrated before puberty to preserve their high, angelic voices. This practice was prevalent from the 16th to the 18th centuries. • Born November 1, 1858, Alessandro Moreschi was one of the last castrati. He made two recordings, one in 1902 and another in 1904, offering a rare glimpse into this unique vocal traditio

169K views · 6.3K reactions | The haunting sound of the last castrato, Alessandro Moreschi. #musichistory #chorus #choir | David Asher Brown | Facebook