FAMOUS TENOR.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 99, 29 April 1939, Page 13

FAMOUS TENOR.

RICHARD CROOKS COMING. Preliminary applications are now being received at the box office, Lewis Eady, Ltd., for the Auckland season of that amazingly popular tenor, Richard Crooks, who k returning to the city for a short season. Mr. Crooks consistently maintains his position as America's in out popular tenor—and one of ' the world's finest artists.. A specialist in many fields, he is master of them all. The natural splendour of his voice lends itself equally well to the singing of operatic airs, classic Lieder, popular ballads or sacred songs. In the consummate artistry of his interpretation he has been repeatedly likened to many of the greatest tenors of the past, and the magnetism of his personality is ! distinctly individual. | The tenor's operatic debut was made in | Hamburg, Germany, in "Tosca," and was an unprecedented sensation. Then followed his appearances at the Stadische' | Opera in Berlin, when he again ereated a furore. He made his first appearance ' at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, on February 25, 1033, in Massanets '"Manon." His first appearance there "stopped the show" for many minutes. Since then he has earned outstanding ovations for his finished portrayals of the leading tenor parts in many operas. In a recent radio poll he was selected as the most popular tenor of classic repertory on the air. The Auckland season of three nights opens on Saturday, May 13, in the Town Hall. Particular attention i# directed to the bo* plan arrangements.