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Anton BartsalCzech and Russian opera singer (tenor) and director
Date of Birth: 25.05.1847
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Operatic Debut and Career
- Soloist at the Bolshoi Theater
- Professorship and Later Years
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Karel Burian was born in Czechoslovakia and was a renowned opera singer (tenor) and director. In 1865, he enrolled in the Vienna Court Opera School while also attending music and declamation classes at the Vienna Conservatory.
Operatic Debut and Career
Burian made his public debut in 1867 in a concert with the Vienna Choral Society. That same year, he debuted as an opera singer at the Prague Opera. In 1870, he toured Russia with the choir of Yury Golitsyn and subsequently settled in the country.
Soloist at the Bolshoi Theater
From 1878 to 1902, Burian was a soloist at the Bolshoi Theater. He became its principal director from 1882 to 1903, while continuing to perform as a singer.
Professorship and Later Years
In 1898, Burian joined the Moscow Conservatory as a professor of opera. He taught until 1921, mentoring notable singers such as Vasily Petrov, Alexander Altschuller, and Pavel Rumyantsev. From 1921 until his death, Burian resided in Germany.
Legacy
Burian was a respected artist who left a significant mark on the world of opera. His students continued his legacy and taught generations of singers.