Beniamino Gigli was an Italian tenor, born on March 20, 1890, in Recanati, Italy. He gained fame in the early 20th century for his powerful voice and emotive singing style. Gigli performed in many renowned opera houses around the world, including La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Throughout his career, Gigli recorded numerous operatic arias and popular songs, making him one of the best-selling classical artists of his time. He was known for his interpretations of roles in operas by composers like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. Gigli passed away on November 30, 1957.