Samuel Ramey

Opera singer with acclaimed roles

Samuel Ramey - Opera singer with acclaimed roles
Born

March 28th, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1942, this American opera singer gained recognition for a powerful baritone voice and extensive repertoire, particularly in the operas of Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart. Ramey performed leading roles in numerous international venues including the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala. His career highlights include performances in operas such as 'Don Giovanni' and 'Boris Godunov'. In addition to his operatic achievements, Ramey recorded several acclaimed albums and received various awards for his contributions to music, including Grammy Awards.

Performed at the Metropolitan Opera

Performed in 'Don Giovanni'

Performed in 'Boris Godunov'

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