Mariano Padilla y Ramos by Pierson

Mariano Padilla y Ramos (1842-1906); Spanish baritone.

He studied singing at Florence with Mabellini and Ronconi. He performed at the major theatres in Italy, Spain and throughout Europe. In 1869 he married opera singer Désirée Artôt. Together with his wife he undertook extensive and very successful tours of guest appearances in Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Russia, and Finland. In 1887 in Prague he appeared in the festive centenary performance of Mozart's "Don Giovanni"; the title role was considered his greatest creation. After leaving the stage in 1889 he was -like his wife- a much sought-after singing teacher.