Original: Josep Maria Carreras i Coll ( ; born 5 December 1946 ) , better known as JosÃ Carreras , is a Catalan tenor particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini .
Simplified: Josep Carreras i Coll ( born December 5 , 1946 in Barcelona , Spain ) , better known as JosÃ Carreras , is a tenor opera singer .