Björn Haugan
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Björn Haugan (5 September 1942 - 8 January 2009) was a Swedish born, Norwegian operatic lyric tenor.[1]
Background
Björn Haugan was born in Söderhamn Municipality in the province of Hälsingland within Gävleborg County, Sweden. Haugan debuted with The Norwegian Opera and Ballet.[2]
Career
Haugan is perhaps most frequently associated with his performance in the 1983 Swedish film, Två killar och en tjej, which was directed by Lasse Hallström. Haugan was featured as a tenor in a number of operas which have been recorded with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House.[3]
- Aniara - Karl-Birger Blomdahl (composer) Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (1994)
- Gilgamesh - Per Nørgård (composer) Danish National Symphony Orchestra (1993)
- Singoalla - Gunnar de Frumerie (composer) Orchestra of The Royal Opera (1994)
- Requiem - Otto Olsson (composer) Orchestra of The Royal Opera (1997)
