Paul Althouse Vesti La Giubba Pagliacci, composer Leoncavallo (1914) Victor 45055, American tenor

Paul Althouse "Vesti La Giubba" May 1, 1914 Victor 45055 Vesti la giubba!" is translated as "On With the Play!" Composer is Leoncavallo Paul Shearer Althouse was born on December 2, 1889, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the first American tenor without European experience to sing at the Met. He appeared annually at Met for the six years. But the tenor seems forgotten today. Sometimes, as a solo artist, he recorded material that Caruso covered. Working for Victor, he took part in many ensemble productions, such as Victor Light Opera Company recordings. He died on February 6, 1954.

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