David Malis (born c. 1957) is an American operatic

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. In 1985 he won the

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. His roles include Papageno in Mozart's ''

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'', vol. 32 (1991) p. 54: "The opera's quotient of pure craziness was assured by baritone David Malis as Papageno ..."

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1950s births Living people American operatic baritones Year of birth uncertain {{US-opera-singer-stub