About Alfred Vökt
Lived 1926 – 1999 (aged 73). Alfred Vökt was a Swiss opera singer, concert singer and tenor.
Alfred Vökt (; 21 May 1926 – 14 June 1999) was a Swiss operatic tenor who made a career at major opera houses, mainly in Germany. He focused on supporting roles and took part in world premieres such as Henze's König Hirsch in Kassel and Hans Zender's Stephen Climax at the Oper Frankfurt in 1986. Vökt appeared at major European opera houses and festivals.
Career Born in Basel, Vökt first studied law at the University of Basel, being awarded a Doctor of Law in 1955; at the same time, he studied voice with Ernst Reiter.
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Who was Alfred Vökt?
Swiss operatic tenor
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Alfred Vökt was born on 21 May 1926 in Basel.
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Alfred Vökt died on 14 June 1999 in Basel.
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Alfred Vökt was an opera singer, concert singer and tenor.
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Alfred Vökt was Swiss.
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