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Here's who the singer who died with his son late last night near the capital was: Everyone loved him
The National Opera and Ballet bid farewell to lead Risto Velkov, a prominent baritone who left an indelible mark on Macedonian musical culture.
TL;DR
- Risto Velkov, a prominent baritone and lead of the Macedonian National Opera and Ballet, has tragically died in a car accident.
- He was celebrated for his outstanding artistic contributions and stage presence, leaving a lasting legacy in Macedonian musical culture.
- Velkov was known for his bel canto performances and was often referred to as an 'Italian baritone with a velvety voice'.
- Born in Skopje in 1975, he completed his musical education and graduated from the Faculty of Musical Arts.
- He honed his vocal skills with various renowned teachers and specialists in Macedonia, Croatia, Italy, and Bulgaria.
- Velkov debuted in 1996 and performed in major roles across numerous operas, including 'Nabucco', 'Rigoletto', and 'Aida'.
- He toured internationally and was a regular participant in significant domestic festivals.
- He performed over 15 main baritone roles throughout his career.