Global InformationWen Kezheng information
Wen Kezheng | |
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| Born | 17 February 1929 Beiping, Republic of China |
| Died | 19 April 2007 (aged 78) Beijing, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, educator |
| Years active | 1950–2007 |
| Spouse | Wang Qiu |
| Children | 1 |
Wen Kezheng (traditional Chinese: 溫可錚; simplified Chinese: 温可铮; Tongyong Pinyin: Wen Ke-Zheng; Wade–Giles: Wen Ke-Zheng, 1929–2007) was a Chinese operatic bass and music educator. Known for his rich and deep voice, he has been known as the "Chinese Chaliapin" and dubbed by the domestic classical music community as the "King of Basses". As an educator, he is best known for his long-time association with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and headed the Department of Vocal Music and Opera.[1] He also served as the fourth director of the Chinese Musicians' Association.[2]
- ^ "著名男低音歌唱家、音乐教育家温可铮教授不幸逝世" (in Chinese). Shanghai Conservatory of Music. 5 May 2007.
- ^ "温可铮，建国后首个在国际声乐大赛获奖，被誉为"世界低音之王"". The Paper (in Chinese). 9 May 2020.