DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
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Independent label: In 1962 Siemens formed a joint venture with Netherlands based Philips to
create the DGG/PPI Record Group, which later became known as PolyGram.
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll born 5 December 1946), better known as José
Carreras is a Spanish tenor who is particularly known for his performances
in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. Born in Barcelona, he made his debut on the
opera stage at 11 as Trujamán in Manuel de Falla's El retablo de Maese Pedro and
went on to a career that encompassed over 60 roles on the stages of the world's
leading opera houses and in the recording studio. Distributed By
Polygram.
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