Spas Wenkoff
Bulgarian-Austrian opera singer (1928–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Spas Wenkoff (Спас Венков) (23 September 1928 – 12 August 2013) was a Bulgarian-Austrian operatic tenor. He was known internationally for mastering the heldentenor roles by Wagner, such as Tristan and Tannhäuser. He appeared in his signature role Tristan first in 1975 at the Staatsoper Dresden, followed by the centenary Bayreuth Festival in 1976, and the Metropolitan Opera in 1981, among many others. He was a member of the Berlin State Opera from 1976 to 1984, and then appeared freelance at major opera houses. He was awarded the title Kammersänger in both Berlin and Vienna.
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Born | (1928-09-23)23 September 1928 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria |
Died | 12 August 2013(2013-08-12) (aged 84) Bad Ischl, Austria |
Occupation | Operatic heldentenor |
Organization | Berlin State Opera |
Awards | Kammersänger |
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