I had the privilege of seeing Robert Merrill at the Metropolitan when I was young. What a wonderful voice! His Figaro in Rossini’s “Barbiere” was incredible. And his Luna in “Trovatore” was magnificent. As a young voice student I once had the opportunity to speak with him and he was so kind and encouraging, I’ll never forget.
What I'd give to have a voice like that. Robert was well-known for singing the national anthem at major league baseball games and as a result, had a small but funny cameo in the 2003 film "Anger Management" with Adam Sandler.
It is amazing how many of the great opera singers of the 20th century were Jewish. This is perhaps the greatest of them all, the great baritone Robert Merrill. Singing a gorgeous aria.
From the first show from the then-newly-renamed Ed Sullivan Theater - you can find a clip which Ed and then-NYC Mayor John Lindsey unveiled that then-new marquee.
this reminds me of a very funny episode from the Odd Couple.....with Richard Fredricks.....singing this...."Does Your Mother Know You're Out, Rigoletto?"...is the name of the episode
@@emailvonsour He did at one point, but in this he’s 50, and they cut the interlude so he’s singing straight through this beast of an aria, I don’t blame him.
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I had the privilege of seeing Robert Merrill at the Metropolitan when I was young. What a wonderful voice! His Figaro in Rossini’s “Barbiere” was incredible. And his Luna in “Trovatore” was magnificent. As a young voice student I once had the opportunity to speak with him and he was so kind and encouraging, I’ll never forget.
I know. I met him..very nice and down to earth
A gifted baritone. You simply could not learn Robert's magnificence - you have to be born with such a gift. One of the greatest of all time.
What I'd give to have a voice like that. Robert was well-known for singing the national anthem at major league baseball games and as a result, had a small but funny cameo in the 2003 film "Anger Management" with Adam Sandler.
It is amazing how many of the great opera singers of the 20th century were Jewish. This is perhaps the greatest of them all, the great baritone Robert Merrill. Singing a gorgeous aria.
Bravissimo! My favorite Giorgio Germont!!!
Be of the most satisfying singers in his voice type
From the first show from the then-newly-renamed Ed Sullivan Theater - you can find a clip which Ed and then-NYC Mayor John Lindsey unveiled that then-new marquee.
A *Real* Verdi Baritone! Interestingly, they cut the brief instrumental interlude in the middle of the aria, probably in the interests of time.
this reminds me of a very funny episode from the Odd Couple.....with Richard Fredricks.....singing this...."Does Your Mother Know You're Out, Rigoletto?"...is the name of the episode
"I'd like to PREVENT Robert Merrill!"
-- which Ed supposedly said once....
Why is it sung a semi tone lower?
Merrill didn't have the top.
@@emailvonsour He did at one point, but in this he’s 50, and they cut the interlude so he’s singing straight through this beast of an aria, I don’t blame him.