The ceremony was held at a church in the independent republic of San Marino, in north-central Italy, Tebaldi's hometown. Singer Katia Ricciarelli attended, as did San Marino officials.
A public memorial service will be held today in front of La Scala, in Milan. It is expected that Riccardo Muti, La Scala's music director, will pay tribute to the singer.
Tebaldi will be buried later today in her family's chapel in Langhirano, in central Italy.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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