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Outspoken and somewhat controversial, but highly acclaimed, Canadian tenor with a huge voice and a repertoire ranging from German, to English, to Italian and to French opera and song. He is the most highly acclaimed "Peter Grimes" of the last forty years. He is known not only for his beautiful and expressive voice... See full bio »

Born:

Jon S. Vickers
October 29, 1926 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Known For

Otello

Pagliacci

Pagliacci (1968)

Carmen

Norma

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Actor (10 titles)

1981/II Samson et Dalila (TV movie)
Samson

1981 Peter Grimes (TV movie)
Peter Grimes

1979 FIDELIO de L. Van Beethoven
Florestan, mari de Léonore

1978 The Metropolitan Opera Presents (TV series)
Otello / Vasek

– The Bartered Bride (1978) … Vasek

– Otello (1978) … Otello

1978 Le couronnement de Poppée (TV movie)
Nerone

1974 Otello
Otello

1974 Tristan und Isolde
Tristan

1974 Norma
Pollione

1968 Pagliacci (TV movie)
Canio

1967 Carmen
Don José

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Personal Details

Other Works:

His stage credits include: Jason in the opera "Medea" by Luigi Cherubini and François-Benoît Hoffmann (Royal Opera House, London, 1959)

Alternate Names:

John Vickers

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He was awarded the C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on December 20, 1968 for his services to music. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio