Krenn, Werner

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Krenn, Werner (b Vienna, 1943). Austrian tenor. Member of Vienna Boys’ Choir. Bassoonist in Vienna SO 1962–6, then turned to singing. Stage début Berlin 1966 (in Purcell's Fairy Queen). Salzburg Fest. début 1967; Brit. début Scottish Opera 1970. Also successful Lieder singer.

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