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Boris Christoff (Bulgarian: Борис Кирилов Христов, romanized: Boris Kirilov Hristov, IPA: [boˈris ˈkiriɫof ˈxristof]; 18 May 1914 – 28 June 1993) was a Bulgarian opera singer, widely considered one of the greatest basses of the 20th century.
Jun 29, 1993 · Boris Christoff, the Bulgarian bass whose performances as Boris Godunov virtually defined the role for several generations of singers and operagoers, died yesterday at his home in Rome. He was 79.
Learn about the life and career of Boris Christoff, one of the most acclaimed bass singers of the 20th century, from his early passion for music to his international fame and his retirement in Tuscany. Discover his roles, his recordings, his collections and his legacy through the Fondazione Boris Christoff.
Jun 28, 1993 · Boris Christoff was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in 1914. His father, a teacher, was a keen amateur singer - a tenor - while his mother was of Russian origin.
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Jun 29, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Boris Christoff, who rose from humble origins to become a world-renowned bass-baritone star, acclaimed for his roles in Verdi, Mussorgsky and Wagner. Read how he overcame political and personal challenges, and left a lasting legacy of recordings and donations.
