About Karl Laufkotter
Lived 1899 – 1992 (aged 93). Karl Laufkotter was a singer and musician.
Karl Laufkötter (18 May 1899 in Düsseldorf, Germany – 14 December 1993), was a German operatic tenor who specialised in character-tenor roles.
In the 1930s and 40s he was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera as one of their leading tenors, famously performing Mime in Siegfried (opera) alongside Lauritz Melchior. Other roles sung during his time at the company include: Vashek in The Bartered Bride, Narraboth in Salome (opera), Walther in Tannhauser (opera), Valzacchi in Der Rosenkavalier, Monostatos in The Magic Flute, and Jacquino in Fidelio.
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Who was Karl Laufkotter?
German opera singer
When was Karl Laufkotter born?
Karl Laufkotter was born on 18 May 1899 in Düsseldorf.
When did Karl Laufkotter die?
Karl Laufkotter died on 15 December 1992 in Ojai.
What was Karl Laufkotter's occupation?
Karl Laufkotter was a singer and musician.
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