#Inlovingmemory of the spectacular baritone #DmitriHvorostovsky — a voice of silver and steel, velvet and fire. With his iconic lion’s mane and commanding presence, he brought unforgettable life to Verdi’s tortured heroes, Tchaikovsky’s poets, and Russian romances that carried both sorrow and defiance in every phrase. His artistry was not only heard, but felt — a rare blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and fearless dignity even in the face of illness. Hvorostovsky did not simply sin

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