Representative Albums: "The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' di Natale)", "Live at the Cocoanut Grove", "The Exciting Voice of Sergio Franchi/Live at the Cocoanut Groove
Representative Songs: "Core 'Ngrato", "Volare", "The First Noel
Biography
Romantic tenor Sergio Franchi was born in Italy; during a career spanning close to three decades he won acclaim not only as an entertainer but also as a humanitarian, earning the title of "Cavaliery" from the Italian government. Becoming an American citizen in 1972, Franchi issued a series of recordings for RCA before succumbing to cancer on May 1, 1990; in the wake of his death, his widow Eva established the Sergio Franchi Music Foundation, annually awarding scholarships to students of vocal studies. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
