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Lanza Strives and Splurges in a Composer’s World
An intimate profile of Mario Lanza describing a life of hard work and lavish comforts in West Los Angeles. It highlights his luxury mansion with seven TV sets, a polo of personal training in a home ring, loyalty to old friends, plans to train with Rocky Marciano, and reverence for his gift as humankind’s rare voice. The piece also notes his bond with vocal coach Giacomo Spadoni and a candid excerpt of Lanza singing Otello for the interviewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elweing
Enrico Caruso
Mario
Los Angeles
Terrace
Phonogra Receae
Lanza
Rocky Marciano
Palm Springs
Desert
Los Angeles Country Club
Catalina Island
God
Giacomo Spadoni
Chicago Opera Company
Caruso
Otello
Spadoni