židek, Ivo
Židek, Ivo (b Kravarě, 1926; d Prague, 2003). Cz. tenor. Début Ostrava 1945 (Werther). Joined Prague Nat. Th. 1948, specializing in Janáček roles. Débuts: Vienna Opera 1957; NY 1966; Brit. (Edinburgh Fest.) 1964 (with Prague co.); Wexford Fest. 1972. Intendant, Prague Nat. Opera from 1989.
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