Victor Braun

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Victor Braun as Duke Bluebeard in the 1993 Canadian Opera Company's production of Bluebeard's Castle.
Victor Braun as Duke Bluebeard in the 1993 Canadian Opera Company's production of Bluebeard's Castle.

Victor Braun (August 4, 1935January 6, 2001) was a famous Canadian-born operatic baritone.

An internationally acclaimed artist, he performed in the leading opera houses of Europe and North America and was also a successful soloist.

He rose to fame when he won the grand prize at the Vienna International Mozart competition in 1963, after which he remained in demand for the rest of his career.

His son Russell Braun is also a Canadian opera singer. His daughter Adi Braun is a professional jazz singer.