Giuseppe De Luca (1876–1950) was an esteemed Italian baritone renowned for his refined vocal technique and compelling stage presence. Born in Rome, he studied under Venceslao Persichini and Antonio Cotogni at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia. De Luca debuted in 1897 as Valentin in Gounod's "Faust" and went on to perform at La Scala (1902–1910) and London's Royal Opera House (1907). He created pivotal roles in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" (Sharpless) and "Gianni Schicchi" (title role). From 1915 to 1935, De Luca was a leading baritone at New York's Metropolitan Opera, celebrated for his versatility across Verdi, Puccini, and Mozart repertoires. His extensive discography and collaborations with luminaries like Enrico Caruso cement his legacy as a master of lyric baritone roles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_De_Luca?utm_source=openai))