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Josef Traxel

Josef Traxel (29 September 1916 in Mainz – 8 October 1975 in Stuttgart) was a German operatic tenor, particularly associated with Mozart roles and the German repertory.

He studied at the Darmstadt Conservatory, but was conscripted into the army before beginning his career. However, he was able to make his debut in Mainz, as Don Ottavio, in 1942, while on sick-leave from the army. After internment…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Germany
Born
September 29th, 1916
Died
October 8th, 1975
Labels
EMI Classics
Warner Classics
Gala Records
EMI Laser DRM
Last updated: April 1st, 2019·MusicBrainz

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