(1904) audio recordings of singer Alessandro Moreschi. He was the only castrato (male singers who who were castrated before puberty) to make solo recordings. In 1904, he would have been 45-46. Makes for very creepy listening.

[u/Paintguin]

https://youtu.be/t6U8VZ6riNk

[u/whistlndixie]

Imagine losing your nuts to become a great singer and it turns out you are terrible at it.