About Leo Ketelaars
Lived 1913 – 1992 (aged 78). Leo Ketelaars was a Dutch opera singer, singer, musician and baritone.
Leo Ketelaars (23 December 1913 – 26 January 1992) was a Dutch violinist, operatic baritone, opera manager and academic voice teacher. Beginning as a violinist, his voice was discovered by Herbert von Karajan and trained by Suze Luger at the Maastricht Conservatory. He was mainly active in concert, recording with Eugen Jochum, among others.
Life Ketelaars was born in Maasniel, Roermond,
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Who was Leo Ketelaars?
Dutch singer and opera singer (1913-1992)
When was Leo Ketelaars born?
Leo Ketelaars was born on 23 December 1913 in Roermond.
When did Leo Ketelaars die?
Leo Ketelaars died on 26 January 1992 in Vaals.
What was Leo Ketelaars's occupation?
Leo Ketelaars was an opera singer, singer, musician and baritone.
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Leo Ketelaars was Dutch.
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