Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker, a renowned tenor, had a remarkable dual career, excelling both on the operatic stage and as a cantor. Born in Brooklyn, Tucker made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1945, starring as Alfredo Germont in Verdi's "La Traviata". He went on to become a specialist in Italian and French lyric roles, with notable performances as Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Bohème", B.F. Pinkerton in "Madama Butterfly", Don Jose in Bizet's "Carmen", and Radames in Verdi's "Aida".