Giuseppe Aprile
Italian castrato singer and music teacher
Died when: 81 years 75 days (974 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Giuseppe Aprile (28 October 1731 – 11 January 1813) was an Italian castrato singer and music teacher.He was also known as 'Sciroletto' or 'Scirolino'.
Aprile was born in Martina Franca.After studying with , composer and singing instructor, in Naples, he began his singing career in 1752 at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.
He then began a great career, performing in prominent theatres throughout Italy, Germany, and even Madrid.His voice could reach E5.
He withdrew from the stage in 1785 and became a singing instructor in Naples.Domenico Cimarosa, Michael Kelly and Emma, Lady Hamilton were among his pupils.
See: List of music students by teacher: A to B#Giuseppe Aprile.He wrote a popular book on singing instruction, The Italian Method of Singing, with 36 Solfeggi (1791).