Friday, June 30, 2023

Ken Riegel, continued


 Missed in NYC Opera group, Faust shot from the wings in 1974.
"Wozzeck"  1974. Ken as Andres with Peter Glossop as Wozzeck.


"Wozzeck" 1999 with Ken as the Captain having been shaved by Wozzeck, Grundheber

"Troyens" 1973, no close-ups taken so it was a search for Ken as Iopas. With Shirley Verrett,  he is on the right rear
Same work session, this time with Vickers and Ludwig  watching, Blegen on left. Iopas serenading  on right.
"Salome" 1976, Grace Bumbry as Salome, Ken as Narraboth

"Salome" in 1996 with Ken as Herod, Catherine Malfitano as Salome

"Lulu" 1980, Ken as Alwa with Teresa Stratas in title role.

"Hoffmann" 1983, Prologue with Ariel Bybee
The Olympia scene with Gianna Rolandi
The Giulietta scene with Tatiana Troyanos
"Clemenza di Tito"  1984   as Tito and  with  Troyanos and Scotto

"Mahagonny" 1995,  In dark glasses as Fatty.

This is an astonishing assortment of roles all finely etched and enjoyed by the audiences. It's a pleasure seeing happy artistic memories.


To all the friends, family members, fans  my heartfelt condolences. Great times.

    RIP

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