What was the name of Chaliapin's rival with a lyrical bass voice?
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Vladimir Kastorsky
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Ivan Petrov
Answer
Vladimir Kastorsky (1859-1928) was a Russian operatic bass renowned for his powerful, lyrical voice. He was a contemporary and rival of the legendary Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin.
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