Jose van Dam, the renowned Belgian bass-baritone opera singer known for his roles in Mozart and Verdi operas, has died at 85. Celebrated for his contributions to classical music, van Dam's ...

José van Dam, an award-winning Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Olivier Messiaen’s “Saint François d’Assise,” has died at age 85, a Belgian conservatory announced ...

José van Dam, an award-winning Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Olivier Messiaen's “Saint ...

José van Dam, who has died aged 85, was a Belgian bass-baritone known for his smooth voice, self-effacing nature and old-school manners; in 1998 he was ennobled by King Albert II of the Belgians as ...

One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in ...