Alfredo Kraus

Spanish operatic tenor, born 24 Nov. 1927 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – died 10 Sept. 1999 in Madrid. Austrian father and Spanish mother. Brother of baritone . Debuted in 1956. Kraus came to be virtually synonymous with such lyric tenor roles as Werther, Faust, Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Nemorino, and Arturo. He was also known for his performances of Spanish music, notably many classics from the zarzuela repertoir…