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Sadly John Lankston, a stalwart of the New York City Opera has died. Evil, comic, eerie, loving... he did everything and always was a delight on stage. It takes hours to locate pictures, scan, then tweek. Here are a few memories from live New York City Opera performances. ABDUCTION, Pedrillo in 1970. |
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The title role in ASHMEDAI 1976 |
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From ALBERT HERRING 1971, Sandra Darling as Miss Wordsworth, John as Mr. Upfold and Ellen Faull as Lady Billows |
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John as Koko in the Mikado, the profile is Richard Wentworth 1968 |
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As Craccio in STUDENT OF SALAMANCA 1980 |
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Narraboth in SALOME 1975 |
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Quint in TURN OF THE SCREW 1975 |
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Officer Olin in SILVERLAKE 1980 |
For sentimental reasons TRAVIATA 1969, John as Gaston with Michele Molese as Alfredo.
Dear John, R.I.P.