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in 1958. He sang regularly at that house for the next four decades, initially in mainly supporting roles. Notable early appearances at the Teatro Colón include
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in 1948 where he initially worked as a furniture carpenter with his uncle, Angelo
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in 1988. His last performance of the part was in
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