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Traces the life of the Danish tenor known for his great power and beautiful lyricism, looks at his major operatic roles, and discusses his appearances on radio and in motion pictures
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The great Heldentenor (1890-1973) reigned at the Metropolitan Opera from 1926 through 1950 and received added fame (and criticism) for his popular appearances on radio and in movies. Emmons' biography will interest scholars and fans alike; it includes some 70 photographs (from Melchior's own scrapbooks), a complete list of his operatic roles, and a discography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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