| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Position filled by conservative type - me, old opera star | The Telegraph Toughie | 06 Feb 2026 |
| Spanish operatic tenor born in 1941 (7,7) | ||
| Cool old Mod promoted vogue wee singer | The Telegraph Toughie | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Cool old Mod promoted vogue wee singer (7,7) | ||
| *Holder of the world record for the longest ovation on the operatic stage (80 minutes) | ||
| Los Angeles Opera director beginning in 2000 | ||
| Tenor b. 1/21/41 |