Koloman von Pataky
Koloman von Pataky, real name Kálmán Pataky de Déstalva (14 November 1896 – 3 March 1964) was a Hungarian operatic tenor.
Also recorded as Kálmán Pataky
Koloman von Pataky
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- Name
- Koloman von Pataky
- Born
- 14 November 1896
- Birthplace
- Unter-Limbach, Austria-Hungary
- Died
- 3 March 1964
- Occupation
- Operatic tenor
- Nationality
- Hungary.
- Languages
- Hungarian.
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Koloman von Pataky, real name Kálmán Pataky de Déstalva (14 November 1896 – 3 March 1964) was a Hungarian operatic tenor.
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• Name — Koloman von Pataky • Born — 14 November 1896 • Birthplace — Unter-Limbach, Austria-Hungary • Died — 3 March 1964 • Occupation — Operatic tenor
Life and career
Life and career
Pataky was born in Unter-Limbach, Austria-Hungary. After a short period of training he made his debut in Budapest as the Duke of Mantua. In 1926 he went to Vienna and took part in the first performance of Die ägyptische Helena by R. Strauss]]. His focus was on Italian and French music, and he made a name for himself as a Mozart singer. In 1931 he made his debut at the Salzburg Festival in Der Rosenkavalier by R. Strauss. In 1939, Pataky sang the role of Huon in Weber's Oberon in La Scala in Milan under Tullio Serafin. His Mozart interpretations are said to have been among the best of the 20th century. After a leg amputation he had to end his career in the 1940s.
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• 1943: Mouse in the Palace.
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Koloman von Pataky is recorded with the occupation opera singer. Recorded as a citizen of Hungary.
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1896
Koloman von Pataky was born on 14 November 1896.
1964
Koloman von Pataky died on 3 March 1964.
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Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading Kálmán Pataky. His recorded language was Hungarian. Other recorded relations include Oscar Beregi.
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