Alfredo Kraus

Spanish tenor (1927-1999) · Spain · Musicians · Died at 71

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Alfredo Kraus Trujillo was a distinguished Spanish tenor from the Canary Islands, particularly known for the artistry he brought to opera's bel canto roles. He was also considered an outstanding interpreter of the title role in Massenet's opera Werther, and especially of its famous aria "Pourquoi me réveiller?"

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1999Died10 September 19991996Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1992Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White DecorationAwardHonorary Doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran CanariaAward1991Princess of Asturias Award for the ArtsAward1981Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine ArtsAward1927Born24 November 1927

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