About Koloman von Pataky
Lived 1896 – 1964 (aged 67). Koloman von Pataky was a Hungarian opera singer, singer and musician.
Koloman von Pataky, real name Kálmán Pataky de Déstalva (14 November 1896 – 3 March 1964) was a Hungarian operatic tenor.
Life and career Pataky was born in Unter-Limbach, Austria-Hungary. After a short period of training he made his debut in Budapest as the Duke of Mantua. In 1926 he went to Vienna and took part in the first performance of Die ägyptische Helena by R. Strauss. His focus was on Italian and French music, and he made a name for himself as a Mozart singer. In 1931 he made his debut at the Salzburg Festival in Der Rosenkavalier by R. Strauss.
In 1939, Pataky sang the role of Huon in Weber's Oberon in La Scala in Milan under Tullio Serafin.
His Mozart interpretations are said to have been among the best of the 20th century. After a leg amputation he had to end his career in the 1940s.
Filmography 1943: Mouse in the Palace.
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Who was Koloman von Pataky?
opera singer, voice teacher (1896--1964)
When was Koloman von Pataky born?
Koloman von Pataky was born on 14 November 1896 in Lendava.
When did Koloman von Pataky die?
Koloman von Pataky died on 3 March 1964 in Los Angeles.
What was Koloman von Pataky's occupation?
Koloman von Pataky was an opera singer, singer and musician.
What nationality was Koloman von Pataky?
Koloman von Pataky was Hungarian.
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