Robert Merrill
Robert Merrill
June 4, 1917 – October 23, 2004
Nicknames: “Vocal Superman” (critic), “The ‘Say-Can-You-See’ guy.” (Known for singing the National Anthem)
Nationality: A true New Yorker… that’s a nationality, right?
Voice Type: Dramatic Baritone
Professional Debut: Met Debut as Germont in Verdi’s La Traviata (1945)
Famous Roles: Germont, Escamillo, Amonasro, Count di Luna; Best known for his performance with Jussi Björling in the duet from The Pearl Fishers, “Au fond du temple saint,” by Bizet.
Quotes:
In reference to the national anthem: “When you sing the anthem, there’s a legitimacy to it. I’m extremely bothered by these different interpretations of it.” -Newsday His version of the national anthem is still played at Yankee Stadium, occasionally.
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