Alexander Kipnis | |
|---|---|
.png) In the Music Trade Indicator, April 7, 1928 | |
| Born | February 13, 1891 |
| Died | May 14, 1978 (aged 87) Westport, Connecticut, US |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
| Spouse |
Mildred Eleanor Levy
(m. 1925) |
Alexander Kipnis (February 13 [O.S. February 1] 1891 – May 14, 1978) was a Russian-born[1] operatic bass. Having initially established his artistic reputation in Europe, Kipnis became an American citizen in 1931, following his marriage to an American. He appeared often at the Chicago Opera before making his belated début at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in 1940.
- ^ "Alexander Kipnis, Ex-Met Star, Renowned Bass, Dies at Age 87". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. New York Times. May 17, 1978. p. 23. Retrieved May 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Alexander Kipnis, the Russian-born singer...