Giannini Family
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Acclaimed operatic family. Father, tenor Ferruccio (1868-1948), sung on first disc, 1896. Daughter Dusolina (1900-86) was a Metro- politan Opera soprano. Son Vittorio (1903-66) was a composer & taught at Curtis Institute and Juilliard. Resided here.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
This was home to the Giannini family, a celebrated musical dynasty of the early 20th century. Father Ferruccio, a tenor, sang on one of the first phonograph discs in 1896; his daughter Dusolina became a Metropolitan Opera soprano, and his son Vittorio a composer who taught at the Curtis Institute and Juilliard. Their careers linked Philadelphia to the great stages and conservatories of American music.
Why it matters
The Gianninis reflect the rich contribution of Italian American immigrant families to the nation's classical music and the rise of recorded sound.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- Hill-Physick House0.6 mi away · 321 South 4th Street
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial0.6 mi away
- Bridgette Mayer0.7 mi away · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Powel House0.7 mi away · 244 South 3rd Street
- Congress Hall0.8 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
- Philosophical Hall0.8 mi away · PA
Attractions
- Italian market0.1 mi away · Christian Street
- Second Bank of the United States0.8 mi away · 420 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Carpenters' Hall0.8 mi away · 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell0.8 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- First Bank of the United States0.8 mi away · 120 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- City Tavern0.8 mi away · 138 South 2nd Street
Food & drink
- Talula's Garden0.6 mi away · 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Talula's Daily0.6 mi away · 208 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Fat Salmon0.7 mi away · 719 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Cafe Walnut0.7 mi away · 703 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Maya's Pizza & Grill0.7 mi away · 716 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Thank You Thank You Coffee Roasters0.7 mi away · 700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Alexander Inn0.6 mi away · 301 301 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA
- Morris House Hotel0.6 mi away · 225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Fairfield Inn & Suites0.7 mi away · 261 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- AKA Washington Square0.7 mi away · 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City0.8 mi away · 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City0.8 mi away · 219 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Related people
- · Ferruccio Giannini
- · Dusolina Giannini
- · Vittorio Giannini
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