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Carlo Farinelli, born Carlo Broschi, was an Italian opera singer (soprano) and castrato. He was born on January 24, 1705, in Andria, Apulia. Unlike most young singers who were castrated due to their families' poverty, Carlo came from a noble family. His father, Salvatore Broschi, was the governor of the cities of Maratea and Chisterino and later a conductor in Andria. Carlo showed exceptional singing abilities from a young age and underwent castration at the age of seven to preserve the purity of his voice. He adopted the stage name Farinelli, derived from the surname of the Farina brothers who supported him during his early years. Carlo initially studie

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