James Billing has passed away at the age of 89. I adored him in every role he did. This first part will include operas for which I have fewer pictures. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, Sept. 1982, the Major Domo, a spoken role. These are all New York City Opera image.
MADAM ADARE, Oct. 9, 1980. Jim was the Agent. I have forgotten the story.
BELLE HELENE October 26, 1976, Menelaus with Karen Armstrong as Helen. John Lankston is in the background.
CENERENTOLA, Oct. 1980, Don Magnifico, the father
Suzanne Marsee was Angelina and Rocky Blake was the Prince
FALSTAFF, Oct. 1979, a real cute Bardolfo
FLEDERMAUS, Act II, as Prince Orlofsky, Sept. 1980, In the background are Alan Titus, Eisenstein,
and Maddy Mines and Louis Perry, choristers, guests at the party.
TALES OF HOFFMANN, 1975, Spalanzani, With Sam Ramey as Coppelius and June Anderson as Olympia.
THE IMPRESARIO, April 1977, as Mr. Bluff and below with Paula Seibel as Miss Silverpeal, Nico Castel as Mr. Angel and Patricia Brooks as Madam Goldentrill.
THE STUDENT PRINCE, as Lutz with Muriel Costa Greenspon as Grand Duchess Anastasia, August 1980
To be continued with the greatest of pleasure..It's happy memory time.
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