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John Reardon as Escamillo Metropolitan Opera Photo by Louis Melancon

John Reardon as Escamillo Metropolitan Opera Photo by Louis Melancon

$ 13.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Size: 8" x 10"
  • Condition: Photo has curled. See scan.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Industry: Music
  • Genre: Classical, Opera & Ballet
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    John Reardon as Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen. Metropolitan Opera Photo by Louis Melancon
    John Reardon (April 8, 1930 – April 16, 1988) was an American baritone and actor who was noted for his performances on television, including many appearances on the PBS children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
    Making his debut with the New York City Opera in 1954, he sang 33 roles with them until 1972, returning in 1983 for performances as Danilo in The Merry Widow.
    Louis Mélançon
    (1901-1974) was the in-house
    photographer
    for the Metropolitan Opera from 1947 to his death in 1974.