Radio Announcer. Known as "The Voice of The Met", he became announcer for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, New York on December 25, 1931 and he would continue until his death 43 years later. He was only heard but never seen. He would broadcast every Saturday matinee performance, giving plot synopsis, notes on costuming, staging and acting. Before becoming the announcer for the Met, he had a brief singing career as a tenor and also helped broadcast the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover. He edited "Complete Stories of The Great Operas" (1947).
Radio Announcer. Known as "The Voice of The Met", he became announcer for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, New York on December 25, 1931 and he would continue until his death 43 years later. He was only heard but never seen. He would broadcast every Saturday matinee performance, giving plot synopsis, notes on costuming, staging and acting. Before becoming the announcer for the Met, he had a brief singing career as a tenor and also helped broadcast the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover. He edited "Complete Stories of The Great Operas" (1947).
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