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Kostas Paskalis (1 September 1929, Levadeia - 9 February 2007, Athens) was a Greek opera singer, one of the leading baritones of the 1960s and 1970s in Europe, particularly associated with the Italian repertory. After retirement, he remained active as a teacher and judge at vocal competition. He was artistic director of the Greek National Opera from 1988-90. From 1969-70, he recorded Escamillo in the opéra-comique version of Carmen, opposite Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Mirella Freni and Viorica Cortez, conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, for EMI.