Century year old recordings of the last Castrati remastered
What is a Castrati? A Castrati is a male singer from 16th to 19th century who were popular Catholic Churches and Operas. During the mid-16th century, The Vatican forbade women from joining in choirs. Despite the prohibition on women joining choirs, the Vatican and Papal States in history sought out soprano voices. Little boys can perform soprano voices but once they reach puberty their voice becomes more masculine. So this leads to the castrations of many little boys. Certain individuals coerce some of these boys unwillingly, while others offer themselves voluntarily. Why would young boys agree to do this? Why would some parents force their sons to go through this against their will? Many viewed it as a ticket away from poverty. These boys sacrificed their fertility so they can help their parents and siblings. Others did this for their religious devotion. While others Do not want to do it at all but they have no choice. The castration was performed by Barbers and not surgeons. It is a cruel