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Ingvar Wixell

Swedish opera singer (1931-2011) · Sweden · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Karl Gustaf Ingvar Wixell was a Swedish baritone who had an active international career in operas and concerts from 1955 to 2003.

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Litteris et Artibus1978
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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He mostly sang roles from the Italian repertory, and, according to The New York Times, "was best known for his steady-toned, riveting portrayals of the major baritone roles of Giuseppe Verdi - among them Rigoletto, Simon Boccanegra, Amonasro in Aida, and Germont in La traviata". He was the Swedish entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965.

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Sweden
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1931 to 2011 · aged 80

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