Bent Norup | |
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| Born | 7 November 1936 Hobro, Denmark |
| Died | 7 May 2007 (aged 70) Udsholt Strand, Blistrup, Denmark |
| Occupation | Operatic baritone |
| Organizations | |
| Awards | Order of the Dannebrog |
Bent Norup (7 November 1936 – 7 May 2007) was a Danish operatic heldenbaritone. He was a member of the Royal Danish Theatre and opera houses in Germany, and appeared internationally, especially in stage works by Richard Wagner, including his signature role Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. He also performed in contemporary opera and in concert. He was appointed a knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.