Leonid Sobinov

Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov (Russian: Леони́д Вита́льевич Со́бинов, June 7 [OS May 26] 1872 – October 14, 1934), was an acclaimed Imperial Russian operatic tenor. His fame continued unabated into the Soviet era, and he was made a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1923. Sobinov's voice was lyrical in size and tone, and it was employed with discerning taste and excellent musicianship.

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Leonid Sobinov
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1872
Birth nameLeonid Vitalyevich Sobinov
Birth place
Russian Empire , Yaroslavl
Date of deathOctober 14, 1934
Place of death
Riga , Soviet Union

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