Ingvar Wixell

Swedish baritone who was an imposing presence on the operatic stageThe Swedish baritone Ingvar Wixell, who has died at the age of 80, enjoyed a long career in the world's major opera houses, covering much of the central repertory with distinction and making many recordings. An imposing figure on the stage, he was particularly renowned as Puccini's violent police chief Baron Scarpia, a role he played opposite 55 different Toscas. He also represented Sweden in the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest.Wixe...

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