Italian Americans (founded in 1880), but it was the arrival of impresario Giulio Gatti-Casazza in 1908, who brought with him conductor Arturo Toscanini, that made the Met an internationally known musical organization. Many Italian operatic singers and conductors were invited to perform for American audiences, most notably, tenor Enrico Caruso. The premiere of the opera La Fanciulla del West on December 10, 1910, with conductor Toscanini and tenor Caruso, and with the composer Giacomo Puccini in attendance, was a major international success as well as an historic event for the entire Italian American community. Italian Americans became involved in entertainment and sports.
Michael Caruso (ice hockey) with the Reading Royals on November 8, 2014. In adding a stabilising influence to the Royals blueline, Caruso contributed with 20 points in 65 games. On June 12, 2015, Caruso signed his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with Austrian club, Dornbirner EC of the EBEL. Michael Caruso (ice hockey) Michael Caruso (born July 5, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for Dornbirner EC of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). Caruso was selected in the 4th round, 103rd overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, following a standout