Richard Tucker, a Brooklyn-born tenor, remains an iconic figure in opera, celebrated for his rich voice and emotional performances. He was recognized not only in opera but also as a talented cantor. His profound connection to music was evident, especially in his heartfelt rendition of the Kel Maleh Rachamim prayer at a friend's funeral. Esteemed by contemporaries like Pavarotti, Tucker's unique vocal quality attracted notable admiration. His voice's equal richness across registers and overwhelming expressiveness earned him a lasting legacy in the 20th-century operatic world, defying the notion that only Italians could produce great tenors.
"For Time magazine, his voice had 'a ringing, luminous sound... an almost unique evenness of tone and quality from top to bottom.'"
"Pavarotti, one of Tucker's most famous successors at the Met, called him 'one of my gods,' and 'the master of us all.'"
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