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René Jacobs
Belgian musician (born 1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
René Jacobs (born 30 October 1946) is a Belgian musician. He came to fame as a countertenor, but later in his career he became known as a conductor of baroque and classical opera.
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Born | (1946-10-30) 30 October 1946 (age 77) Ghent, Belgium |
Nationality | Belgian |
Occupation(s) | Countertenor and conductor |
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