Adolf Krössing

Czech opera singer

Died when: 85 years 23 days (1020 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Adolf Krössing (5 January 1848 - 28 January 1933) was a German Bohemian operatic tenor, stage director, and actor of both the stage and film.

Possessing a smaller voice, Krössing impressed audiences not with his vocal prowess but with his dramatic gifts.A master of improvisation and comic timing, he excelled in character roles.

He is particularly remembered for creating roles in several world premieres by Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák.

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