Paul Sperry (lyric tenor) explained

Paul Sperry
Birth Name:Paul John Sperry
Birth Date:14 April 1934
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Lyric tenor
Alma Mater:Harvard University

Paul John Sperry (April 14, 1934 – June 13, 2024) was an American lyric tenor.[1] He was known for performing classical and contemporary music at numerous theaters and concerts.

Life and career

Sperry was born in Chicago on April 14, 1934. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Harvard University.[2] He was a lyric tenor[3] [4] [5] and a recitalist.[6]

Sperry was a faculty member at Juilliard School during the 1980s and taught at Manhattan School of Music until the time of his death.[7]

Sperry died of heart failure in Manhattan, on June 13, 2024, at the age of 90.[8] [9]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Manning, Jane. Vocal Repertoire for the Twenty-first Century: Volume 2. 40. 2020. Oxford University Press. 9780199390960. Google Books.
  2. News: Tenor Paul Sperry to Give Concert Sponsored by Friends of Music Jan. 23. The Bridgeport Post. Bridgeport, Connecticut. January 16, 1972. June 28, 2024. 27. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Concert Sunday At Synagogue. Pottsville Republican. Pottsville, Pennsylvania. November 6, 1969. June 28, 2024. 9. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Sperry Is Guest-Appearing. Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer. Los Gatos, California. July 29, 1976. June 28, 2024. 10. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: UK's Summer sounds '82 opens. The State Journal. Frankfort, Kentucky. June 3, 1982. June 28, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: Paul Sperry is Named Head of Joy in Singing. The New York Times. December 21, 1986.
  7. Web site: Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90. The New York Times. June 28, 2024. September 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Paul Sperry. Legacy. June 20, 2024 . June 28, 2024.
  9. Web site: Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90. The New York Times. Adam. Nossiter. June 28, 2024. June 28, 2024.

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