Biography
Alfredo Kraus Trujillo (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo kɾaws 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?" Alfredo Kraus biography at Opera Vivrà
The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium
Discography (Capon's Lists of Opera Recordings)
Biography and discography (in Spanish)
Interview with Alfredo Kraus, December 7, 1981
Filmography
all 10
Movies 10
self 1
El Duque de Mantua
Rigoletto (1989)
Movie
Singer
Alfredo Kraus - Concert in Buenos Aires (Teatro Colon) (1989)
Movie
Duca di Mantova
Rigoletto (1987)
Movie
Edgardo
Lucia di Lammermoor (1986)
Movie
Faust
Faust (1986)
Movie
Singer
Alfredo Kraus - Concert in Madrid (Teatro Real) (1984)
Movie
Edgardo
Lucia di Lammermoor (1983)
Movie
Himself
The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala (1983)
Movie
Ernesto
Don Pasquale (1979)
Movie
Julián Gayarre
Gayarre (1959)
Movie
Ratings
Average 2.96
Based on 126 movie and tv ratings over time
1959
1983
1986
1989
1989
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1927-11-24
Deathday1999-09-10 (71 years old)
Birth NameAlfredo Kraus Trujillo
Birth PlaceLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
ChildrenPatricia Kraus
CitizenshipsSpain
AwardsGrand Cross of the Military Merit - White Badge, honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
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