De Reszke, Edouard. Distinguished operatic singer. Born in Warsaw, Poland, 1855. Studied under Ciaffei and Coletti; debut, Theatre des Italiens, Paris, as the king in "Aida," April 22, 1876; later sang at Turin, Milan, and other European cities. London debut as Indra in "Royal Italian Opera," April 13, 1880, remaining there four seasons. After that he appeared in grand opera in Europe and United States, taking basso roles. Died 1917.

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