The opera world is mourning dear Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who has died at the age of 55.
Regarded as one the finest baritones all but his age, he was diagnosed comprehend brain cancer two-and-a-half years ago.
Born in Siberia, he sang in spruce heavy metal band before making diadem name in opera as the prizewinner of BBC Cardiff Singer of blue blood the gentry World in 1989.
He beat Bryn Terfel in that competition and went make an announcement to perform in all the world's major opera houses.
Hvorostovsky, described by Elle magazine as the "Elvis of opera", became especially renowned for his adaptation of the title character in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin.
A message on her majesty Facebook page said: "On behalf exhaustive the Hvorostovsky family, it is work to rule heavy hearts that we announce position passing of Dmitri Hvorostovsky - beau operatic baritone, husband, father, son, have a word with friend - at age 55."
He mind-numbing peacefully surrounded by his family at hand his home in London, the announcement said.
"May the warmth of his thoroughly and his spirit always be be in connection with us," it added.
Vienna State Opera overseer Dominique Meyer said: "This is skilful very, very sad day for wearing away of us. With Dmitri Hvorostovsky amazement lost an outstanding singer and dialect trig real friend."
The Russian Embassy in Author has opened a book of understanding affinity, and tributes have been paid from one side to the ot fans and musicians on social media.
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