Boris Christoff
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Boris Christoff (Bulgarian: Борис Кирилов Христов, romanized: Boris Kirilov Hristov, IPA: [boˈris ˈkiriɫof ˈxristof]; 18 May 1914 – 28 June 1993) was a Bulgarian opera singer, widely considered one of the greatest basses of the 20th century.[1][2][3][4]
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Борис Кирилов Христов | |
Born | (1914-05-18)18 May 1914 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
Died | 28 June 1993(1993-06-28) (aged 79) Rome, Italy |
Resting place | Central Sofia Cemetery 42°42′48.1″N 023°19′58.5″E |
Citizenship | Bulgarian, Italian |
Education | Sofia University, Kingdom of Bulgaria (D.JUR.) |
Occupation | Opera singer (bass) |
Spouse | Franca de Rensis |
Relatives | Tito Gobbi (brother-in-law) |
Awards | Léonie Sonning Music Prize; Commendatore Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana |
Website | borischristoff |
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