Sherrill Milnes

About

Opera singer with the Metropolitan opera, known for his baritone singing voice and for his Verdi roles.

Before Fame

He was a prodigious musician as a child who played piano, violin, viola, double bass, clarinet, and tuba.

Trivia

He performed with the New York Philharmonic during their tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in 1986.

Family Life

His father was a dairy farmer.

Associated With

He has often recorded with fellow renowned opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti.