Enrico Caruso was an Italian operatic tenor who was one of the most famous singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was renowned for his powerful voice and his passionate interpretations of operatic arias. Caruso was born in Naples, Italy, and began his career as a singer in 1894. He quickly rose to fame, performing in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Caruso's recordings remain popular today, and he is remembered as one of the greatest singers of all time.