Boris Christoff
Bulgarian bass singer (1914-1993) · Bulgaria · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79
Boris Christoff was a Bulgarian opera singer, widely considered one of the greatest basses of the 20th century.
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Boris Christoff (photo with 1948 dedication)
Boris Christoff in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 1985
A Monument of Boris Christoff near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
The Grave of Boris Christoff and his parents at Sofia Central Cemetery (42°42′48.1″N 023°19′58.5″E / 42.713361°N 23.332917°E / 42.713361; 23.332917)Awards
About this person
Country
Bulgaria
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1993 · aged 79
Where to find them
The same award as Boris
Rafael KubelíkBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Peter SchreierBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Jean-Pierre RampalBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Per NørgårdBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Barbara HanniganBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Heinz HolligerBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize