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Nicolai Gedda

Born 11 July 1925.

Biography

The Swedish tenor Nicolai Gedda (born July 11, 1925) is a famous opera singer and recitalist. Having made some two hundred recordings, Gedda is said to be the most widely recorded tenor in history. Gedda's singing is best known for his beauty of tone, vocal control, and musical perception.

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Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal Johann Sebastian Bach H-Moll-Messe (Herbert von Karajan) (2004)
Vocal Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, Volume 5: War and Peace (2003)
Vocal Gioachino Rossini Il barbiere di Siviglia (London Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: James Levine) (2003)
Vocal Georges Bizet Carmen (Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris feat. conductor: Georges Prêtre, soprano: Maria Callas) (1997)
Vocal Johann Gottlieb Naumann Gustaf Wasa (Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Swedish Opera feat. conductor: Philip Brunelle) (1995)
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