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Singers on Singing: Jon Vickers–A Memoir

JON VICKERS – A MEMOIR

Commissioned and produced for RTE Lyric FM’s The Lyric Feature.

In memory of the legendary tenor Jon Vickers, this is an exclusive 1 hour programme of reminiscences from distinguished artists and others who knew and performed with him, as well as comments about his life and some of his most celebrated roles that he himself gave to host Jon Tolansky in two of his very rare interviews.  Contributors include, in addition to Jon Vickers, mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry, soprano Renata Scotto, tenor John Dobson,  conductor the late Sir Colin Davis, and writer and musicologist David Cairns.

Host & Producer:

Jon Tolansky

Executive Producer:

Olga Buckley

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