A comprimario is a small supporting role in an opera (or a singer who sings those roles). The word is derived from the Italian "con primario", or "with...

actor and operatic tenor. Laciura is often noted for his abilities as a comprimario, and actor. Born in New Orleans, he studied voice there with Charles...

vieta" from Fedora. He was accepted at the National Opera as a tenor comprimario and as a tutor for other singers. In what he considered his operatic...

Small music ensemble used as a supplement to the orchestra in an opera Comprimario with the first Supporting role Concertino little concert Smaller, more...

November 9, 2014) was an American operatic baritone who specialized in comprimario roles. Christopher was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 12, 1930...

Ariadne auf Naxos.[citation needed] He went on to sing several more comprimario roles with the company that year, including the Jailer in the United...

He specialized in the buffo repertoire and was most often heard in comprimario roles. From 1843 to 1853, 1856–1858, and 1866–1872, Bellini was committed...

Cabaletta Cadenza Cantabile Castrato Cavatina Chiaroscuro Coloratura Comprimario Contralto Convenienze Da capo aria Diva Falsetto Falsettone Fioritura...

with Sir Rudolf Bing resulted in her signing a three-year contract as a comprimario. She made her Met debut as the Third Boy in Die Zauberflöte on 10 January...

17 July 1955) was an Italian operatic baritone who specialized in the comprimario repertoire. He was born on 21 February 1874 in Venice, the older brother...