Alfredo Kraus

Spanish tenor (1927–1999)
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Alfredo Kraus
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Alfredo Kraus (1927–1999) was a Spanish opera singer and voice teacher. Born on November 24, 1927, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[1][2][3][4][5][6][7], he became one of the most celebrated figures in the opera genre. Kraus died on September 10, 1999, in Madrid[8][9][10][2][3][4][11][5][6][1][7].

Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, and the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[12]. Additional honors included being named Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Isabella the Catholic and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[12]. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[12].

Alfredo Kraus

Summary

Alfredo Kraus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[2]. He was born on November 24, 1927[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on September 10, 1999[5]. He worked as an opera singer[6] and voice teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfredo Kraus's place of birth was Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[2].
  • Alfredo Kraus passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Alfredo Kraus was born on November 24, 1927[3].
  • Alfredo Kraus died on September 10, 1999[5].
  • Alfredo Kraus's father was Otto Kraus[9].
  • A child of Alfredo Kraus was Patricia Kraus[10].
  • Alfredo Kraus held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Alfredo Kraus's professions included opera singer[6].
  • Alfredo Kraus worked as a voice teacher[7].
  • Alfredo Kraus was employed by Reina Sofía School of Music[12].
  • Alfredo Kraus was educated at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[13].
  • A notable student of Alfredo Kraus was Berta Ojea[14].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[15].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[16].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[17].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[19].
  • Alfredo Kraus received the honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[20].
  • Alfredo Kraus is recorded as male[21].
  • Alfredo Kraus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alfredo Kraus's genre is opera[23].
  • Alfredo Kraus's record label is recorded as EMI Classics[24].
  • Alfredo Kraus's record label is recorded as Philips Classics Records[25].
  • Alfredo Kraus's record label is recorded as RCA Red Seal[26].
  • Alfredo Kraus's record label is recorded as Hispavox[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfredo Kraus was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[2]. He was born on November 24, 1927[3]. His father was Otto Kraus[9].

Education

Alfredo Kraus was educated at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[13]. He studied under Mercedes Llopart[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include opera singer[6] and voice teacher[7]. Among Alfredo Kraus's employers was Reina Sofía School of Music[12]. A notable student of him was Berta Ojea[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[15], an art prize[29], in Spain[30], founded in 1981[31]; Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[16], an art prize[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1969[34]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[17], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], a grade of an order[37], in Spain[38]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[19], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria[20], an award[41], in Spain[42].

Personal Life

A child of Alfredo Kraus was Patricia Kraus[10].

Death and Burial

Alfredo Kraus died on September 10, 1999[5]. He died in Madrid[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[43].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfredo Kraus include Auditorio Alfredo Kraus[44], an auditorium[45], in Spain[46], headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[47].

Why It Matters

Alfredo Kraus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Auditorio Alfredo Kraus[44], an auditorium[45], in Spain[46], headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[47].

FAQs

Where was Alfredo Kraus born?

Alfredo Kraus was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[2].

Where did Alfredo Kraus die?

Alfredo Kraus passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were Alfredo Kraus's parents?

Alfredo Kraus's father was Otto Kraus[9].

What did Alfredo Kraus do for work?

Alfredo Kraus worked as opera singer[6] and voice teacher[7].

Where did Alfredo Kraus go to school?

Alfredo Kraus was educated at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria[13].

What awards did Alfredo Kraus receive?

Honors received include Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts[15], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[16], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[17], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18].

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  27. [28] . fiak.es. Retrieved . fiak.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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