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Jennifer Larmore
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Alfredo Kraus
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Marcello Viotti
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Mario del Monaco
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Franco Corelli
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Peter Anders
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Peter Anders (July 1, 1908 – September 10, 1954) was a German operatic tenor who sang a wide range of parts in the German, Italian, and Fre… read morePeter Anders (July 1, 1908 – September 10, 1954) was a German operatic tenor who sang a wide range of parts in the German, Italian, and French repertories. He began by singing lyric roles and later undertook dramatic roles with equal suc… read morePeter Anders (July 1, 1908 – September 10, 1954) was a German operatic tenor who sang a wide range of parts in the German, Italian, and French repertories. He began by singing lyric roles and later undertook dramatic roles with equal success. Anders was born in Essen and studied at the Berlin Mus… read more -
Beniamino Gigli
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Carlo Bergonzi
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Helge Roswaenge
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