Leonid Sobinov | |
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| Born | Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov 7 June 1872 |
| Died | 14 October 1934 (aged 62) |
| Burial place | Novodevichy Cemetery |
| Occupation | Operatic singer |
| Years active | 1899-1933 |
Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov (Russian: Леони́д Вита́льевич Со́бинов, 7 June [OS 26 May] 1872 – 14 October 1934) was an Imperial Russian operatic tenor. His fame continued unabated into the Soviet era, and he was made a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1923. Sobinov's voice was lyrical in size and tone, and it was employed with discerning taste and excellent musicianship.