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Sherrill Milnes
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Sherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhoo… read moreSherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhood, Milnes developed strong musical talents: in addition to possessing a remarkable voice, he was p… read moreSherrill Eustace Milnes was born in Downer's Grove, Illinois, on January 10, 1935 to a dairy farmer and his wife. During his childhood, Milnes developed strong musical talents: in addition to possessing a remarkable voice, he was proficient on the piano, violin, viola, double bass, clarinet… read more
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Tito Gobbi
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Robert Merrill
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Pasquale Amato
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Simon Keenlyside
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Piero Cappuccilli
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Leonard Warren
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Nicolai Ghiaurov
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