Death of a gigantic bass-baritone, 90

Death of a gigantic bass-baritone, 90

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norman lebrecht

February 20, 2018

The epic opera singer Raimund Herincz commanded the best villain role in London in the 1960s and 1970s, moving on to the Met in 1976.

Born in London to Belgian parents, he commanded the major Wagner roles, was an unforgettable Nabucco and Falstaff and created roles in Tippett operas.

On retirement from the stage, he was a sought-after teacher.

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