Samuel Ramey

Samuel Ramey (born March 28, 1942) is an American operatic bass.

Samuel Ramey
Ramey performing in Rinaldo in 1984
Born (1942-03-28) March 28, 1942
OccupationOpera singer
Years active1973–present
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At the height of his career, he was greatly admired for his range and versatility, having possessed a sufficiently accomplished bel canto technique to enable him to sing the music of Handel, Mozart and Rossini, yet with power enough to handle the more overtly dramatic roles in Verdi, Puccini and Meyerbeer.

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