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Alfredo José María del Carmen Kraus Trujillo

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Birthplace: Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, CN, Spain
Death: September 10, 1999 (71)
Madrid, Spain
Immediate Family:

Son of Otto Kraus Polensky and Josefina Trujillo Mujica
Husband of Rosa Ley Bird
Brother of Francisco Kraus; Enriqueta Kraus Trujillo; Lola Kraus Trujillo and Carmen Kraus Trujillo

Occupation: Spanish operatic tenor from the Canary islands
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About Alfredo Kraus

Alfredo Kraus Trujillo (Spanish pronunciation: [al%CB%88f%C9%BEe%C3%B0o kɾaus tɾuˈxiʎo]; 24 November 1927 – 10 September 1999) was a distinguished Spanish tenor from the Canary islands (known professionally as Alfredo Kraus), particularly known for the artistry he brought to opera's bel canto roles. He was also considered an outstanding interpreter of the title role in Massenet's opera Werther, and especially of its famous aria, "Pourquoi me réveiller?"

Acerca de Alfredo Kraus (Español)

Alfredo Kraus Trujillo (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 24 de noviembre de 1927-Madrid, 10 de septiembre de 1999) fue un tenor y profesor de canto español. Es considerado uno de los mejores tenores líricos ligeros de la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Su personaje más conocido fue Werther, de la ópera homónima de Jules Massenet.

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Alfredo Kraus's Timeline

1927
November 24, 1927
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, CN, Spain
1999
September 10, 1999
Age 71
Madrid, Spain