José van Dam

José van Dam is a Belgian bass-baritone who has enjoyed a long and successful career in opera and concert. Born in Brussels in 1940, he studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and made his professional debut in 1961. Van Dam has sung leading roles in over 150 operas, including Don Giovanni, Figaro, and Boris Godunov. He has also performed extensively in concert, and has recorded over 100 albums. Van Dam is known for his powerful voice, his impeccable technique, and his charismatic stage presence. He is considered one of the greatest opera singers of his generation.

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