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Richard Tucker
The American tenor Richard Tucker (1913 – 1975), a huge favorite of this country's operagoers for three decades, sang nine operas in nine seasons at Lyric. A remarkably authentic performer of Italian repertoire (as he proved here and in his longstanding association with the Met), he also excelled in French roles. He was remarkable not only for his ringing voice, but also for his musicianship and the overwhelming sincerity of his singing.
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Richard Tucker
Régine Crespin (Floria Tosca) and Richard Tucker (Mario Cavaradossi), 1964.
Photo: David H. Fishman
Ettore Bastianini (Rigoletto) and Richard Tucker (Duke of Mantua) in Rigoletto, 1962.
Photo: Nancy Sorensen
Tito Gobbi (Baron Scarpia) and Richard Tucker (Mario Cavaradossi) in Tosca, 1964.
Photo: David H. Fishman
Jeanne Diamond (Tebaldo), Richard Tucker (Don Carlo), Leyla Gencer (Elisabetta di Valois), Nicolai Ghiaurov (Philip II), and Tito Gobbi (Rodrigo) in Don Carlo, 1964
Photo: David H. Fishman
Richard Tucker's roles at Lyric
Main Photo: Richard Tucker. Photo by David H. Fishman.
Audio photo: Richard Tucker as the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto, 1962. Photo by Nancy Sorensen.