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James King

American operatic tenor (1925-2005) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

James King was an American operatic tenor who had an active international singing career in operas and concerts from the 1950s through 2000. Widely regarded as one of the finest American heldentenors of the post-war period, he excelled in performances of the works of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2005 · aged 80

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