http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/5171892.stm
Farinelli was among thousands of boys castrated to preserve their high-pitched voices as they grew up.
Castrati singers were popular in Europe from the 16th Century until 1870 when the operation was banned.
Farinelli was among thousands of boys castrated to preserve their high-pitched voices as they grew up.
Castrati singers were popular in Europe from the 16th Century until 1870 when the operation was banned.
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