About Bent Norup
Lived 1936 – 2007 (aged 70). Bent Norup was a Danish opera singer, singer, musician and baritone.
Bent Norup (7 November 1936 – 7 May 2007) was a Danish operatic heldenbaritone. He was a member of the Royal Danish Theatre and opera houses in Germany, and appeared internationally, especially in stage works by Richard Wagner, including his signature role Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. He also performed in contemporary opera and in concert. He was appointed a knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.
Life Norup was born in Hobro, Denmark.
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Who was Bent Norup?
Danish opera singer and singer (1936–2007)
When was Bent Norup born?
Bent Norup was born on 7 November 1936 in Hobro.
When did Bent Norup die?
Bent Norup died on 7 May 2007 in Udsholt Strand.
What was Bent Norup's occupation?
Bent Norup was an opera singer, singer, musician and baritone.
What nationality was Bent Norup?
Bent Norup was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bent Norup. https://biography.guide/bent-norup/
MLA: "Bent Norup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bent-norup/.
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