Charles Anthony (tenor)

For other people named Charles Anthony, see Charles Anthony (disambiguation).
Anthony in 1974.

Charles Anthony Caruso (né Calogero Antonio Caruso; July 15, 1929 – February 15, 2012), better known by his stage name of Charles Anthony, was an American actor and tenor noted for his portrayal of comprimario characters in opera. Anthony had the distinction of appearing in more performances at the Metropolitan Opera than any other performer.[1] He celebrated his fiftieth anniversary with the company in 2004, and gave his farewell in the role of the aged Emperor Altoum in Turandot, at the Met, on January 28, 2010.[2]

  1. ^ Woolfe, Zachary (15 February 2012). "Charles Anthony Dies at 82; Sang 2,928 Times at Met". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 February 2012
  2. ^ Barron, James (27 January 2010). "After 57 Years at the Met, a Tenor's Swan Song", The New York Times (City Room). Retrieved 30 January 2010