Grisi

Grisi is an Italian surname. It may refer to people who bear the name, most notably Giulia Grisi (1811–1869), an Italian operatic soprano of the bel canto era. Grisi achieved international fame for her performances in major European theaters and was regarded as one of the leading sopranos of her generation. Her repertoire encompassed works by Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini, and she was known for a demanding vocal technique and expressive singing. Through her stage career, she helped popularize Italian opera across Europe in the mid-19th century.

The surname Grisi is relatively uncommon and is primarily encountered in historical accounts of opera and in contemporary records of individuals bearing Italian ancestry. As with many surnames of its region, its distribution today is wider due to migration, but Giulia Grisi remains the most prominent historical reference associated with the name.