biography
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| male
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| lived:
| (1974– )
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| biography:
| Tenor, born in Salford, Greater Manchester, NW England, UK. He left school at 16, began work in an engineering factory, and in his spare time sang in local working men's clubs. His performance one night of Puccini's aria ‘Nessun dorma’ received a standing ovation, and he decided to become a professional singer (1996). His debut album, The Voice (2000), topped the UK classical chart for many months. Later albums include Encore (2001). |
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