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Even with this busy agenda, Paoli's financial situation remained strained. After living in New York City for almost the entire year of 1927, Paoli decided to return to Puerto Rico to live and work with his sister Amalia, and give voice lessons at the
Academia Paoli. Paoli also helped produce
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In 1983, the non-profit "Paoli Award" was created. This award honors the effort, work, and success of outstanding professionals in the various arts and media, including music and recording, television, radio, written communication, fashion, and beauty. Originally designated to recognize the
480:, and immediately fell in love. But Amalia's father, a rich landlord, opposed their relationship because of class differences. The young couple escaped to the Dominican Republic without getting married and later returned to Puerto Rico. They established themselves in the city of
569:. He entered Toledo's Military Academy and in 1892 graduated with honors. He was assigned to the Queen's escort and named personal custodian and guard of the child King Alfonso XIII. Paoli wanted to continue singing and in 1897 went to study at the Academia de Canto La Scala in
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In order to make a living, Paoli became a professional boxer. After a period of training in Spain, he moved to
England to start his new "career." He was undefeated in his first five fights. He broke his right wrist on his sixth challenge, which ended his boxing career.
768:, Paoli lost his voice and all of the major opera houses in Europe were shut down. Paoli moved to Spain, a neutral country in the conflict, leaving his Italian properties unattended. By 1915, Paoli was without economic means as a result of his bad investments.
906:, Italy. He affectionately called her "Adina". He gave his last singing performance in 1942, while commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of his sister, Amalia Paoli. The service was conducted at the Chapel of the
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Napoleon Verger. She was under the patronage of Isabel de BorbĂłn, Princess of Asturias and sister of the King of Spain, Alfonso XII, In 1884, Amalia helped Paoli to obtain two
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and lived there for several years. Later they moved to Ponce, into a house given to them by Amalia's aunt, Teresa
Intriago. It was located on Calle Mayor (Mayor Street), House No. 14. Paoli had two notable sisters,
532:. At that moment, Paoli decided what he wanted to become. His parents were very supportive of his ambition and guided him on this route during his youth, enrolling him in a school of "voice" directed by
779:. Paoli was medically treating his vocal cords, but observers believed that his opera career was over. He continued his singing exercises with his sister Amalia, who had moved into his house in Spain.
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Paoli continued to perform around the world: in Greece, Palestine, Poland, Egypt, Spain and Italy, where he established his permanent residence. In 1910, the singer was signed as the First Tenor by
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America, and the United States. He returned to Puerto Rico in 1923. At the time, his sister Amalia Paoli was residing in San Juan (in the ward of
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outstanding achievements of Puerto Ricans, the Paoli Award has branched out internationally, and since 1992 it also includes
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Antonio Paoli was the first Puerto Rican to gain international recognition in the performing arts. He gave 1,725 performances between 1888 and 1942, and interpreted Verdi's
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Juan Llanes Santos, Historian, and State
Historic Preservation Officer, Certifying Officer. State Historic Preservation Office (San Juan, Puerto Rico). 11 August 2009. In
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Juan Llanes Santos, Historian, and State
Historic Preservation Officer, Certifying Officer. State Historic Preservation Office (San Juan, Puerto Rico). 11 August 2009. In
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Juan Llanes Santos, Historian, and State
Historic Preservation Officer, Certifying Officer. State Historic Preservation Office (San Juan, Puerto Rico). 11 August 2009. In
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Juan Llanes Santos, Historian, and State
Historic Preservation Officer, Certifying Officer. State Historic Preservation Office (San Juan, Puerto Rico). 11 August 2009. In
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Among other honors bestowed on Paoli after his death are a music school named in his honor ("Escuela Libre de MĂşsica Antonio Paoli"), in the city of
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575 times. To his credit, Paoli was also the first opera singer in the world to record an entire opera; he was part of a recorded performance of
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In 1883, when Paoli was only 12 years old, both his parents died. He traveled to Spain to live with his sister Amalia and study music and opera.
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1410:. United States Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (Washington, D.C.) Page 5. Listing Reference Number 09000769. 12 August 2009.
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Paoli sold his properties in Italy and acquired a small country house in Spain. He stayed for a few months with his brother Carlos in the
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and buried by the base of his statue. The bust of Paoli at the Pantheon's rotunda is the work of Puerto Rican sculptor Gladys Nieves.
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opposed this. Some note that Caruso was a shareholder of the renowned opera house. From the U.S., the tenor would visit
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Second Edition. 1997. Ponce, Puerto Rico: Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce. p. 275. Item 1373.
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Olivia: Vida de Olivia Paoli Viuda de Braschi, 1855-1942.
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The following are part of Antonio Paoli's discography:
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1643:Ponce, Perla del Sur: Una Bibliográfica Anotada.
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1783:Antonio Paoli - Questa o quella on YouTube
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1383:AsociaciĂłn de Periodistas de Puerto Rico.
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134:Order of Isabella the Catholic
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1076:Vittorio Emmanuelle III
557:from her Majesty Queen
489:(1855–1942), who was a
295:"Vesti la giubba" from
239:Vittorio Emmanuelle III
1641:Fay Fowlie de Flores.
1632:Retrieved 28 May 2010.
1628:1 October 2009 at the
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196:Favorite Son of Spain
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257:Ruggiero Leoncavallo
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77:"The Tenor of Kings"
75:"The King of Tenors"
1139:Caguas, Puerto Rico
456:Paoli (birth name:
170:Cross of Alfonso II
132:•Knighted into the
1871:Singers from Ponce
1705:"PremiosPaoli.com
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1016:Emperor of Austria
1000:Prince of Portugal
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1393:978-097-431-021-3
1370:978-844-990-312-0
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