Helge Rosvaenge (Roswaenge, Rosvænge), Helge Anton Rosenvinge Hansen, (August 29, 1897 – June 17, 1972) was a famous Danish operatic tenor whose career was centred on Germany and Austria, before, during and after World War II. Rosvaenge was born in Copenhagen. He made his debut at Neustrelitz as Don Jose in Carmen in 1921. Engagements followed at Altenburg, Basle, Cologne (1927-30) and the Berlin State Opera, where he was leading tenor from 1930 to 1944, being especially distinguished in the Italian repertory. He sang regularly, too, at the Vienna State Opera (from 1936) and in Muni…
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