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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About this person
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1973 · aged 82
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