About the Author

Emilio Iodice is a former diplomat and executive in the public and private sectors. Today he is a professor and university administrator. His passion in life, among other things, is examining and appreciating "grand voices." He has studied the most notable tenors from the twentieth century to now. Iodice considers Mario Lanza one of the greatest of all time and by far the most versatile. His magnificent talent continues to give pleasure and inspiration to new generations. This book is an homage to Lanza and an introduction to those who wish to learn about this marvelous entertainer who is still popular in the twenty-first century.