Ruggero Raimondi

Ruggero Raimondi is an Italian operatic bass-baritone from Bologna who began his professional career in the 1960s and performed extensively in opera houses as well as in film and television adaptations of operatic works. His repertoire ranges from Mozart to Verdi and Puccini, and his work in filmed productions and stage performances emphasises dramatic characterisation, clear diction and a prominent low register.