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John Reardon as Papagano Metropolitan Opera Photo by Louis Melancon

John Reardon as Papagano Metropolitan Opera Photo by Louis Melancon

$ 13.2

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

    Description

    John Reardon as Papagano in Mozart's Die Zauberfloete. 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.