Cornell Macneil
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About
Baritone opera singer of the twentieth century who sang in over 600 Metropolitan Opera performances in twenty-six roles.
Before Fame
After studying under Friedrich Schorr at the Hartt College of Music, he sang on Broadway, making his debut in opera in 1953.
Trivia
His most constant role was in the lead role of Verdi's Rigoletto, which he performed more than one hundred times with the Met.
Family Life
He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His mother was a singer who studied under the renowned contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink.
Associated With
Ira Siff was another well-known opera singer.
