Lauritz Melchior

Danish opera singer (1890-1973) · Denmark · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82

Lauritz Melchior was a Danish-American opera singer. He was the preeminent Wagnerian heldentenor of the 1920s through the 1940s and has come to be considered the quintessence of his voice type. Late in his career, Melchior appeared in movie musicals and on radio and television. He also made numerous recordings.

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1973Died18 March 19731960Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAward1945Commander of the Order of the DannebrogAward1936Ingenio et artiAward1933Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the DannebrogAward1890Born20 March 1890