I feel like it’s none of my business, but I am so struck by Jerry Hadley’s life. I just discovered him last week, but it turns out I saw him in Boheme the night the Reagans were there. He seemed to me (an amateur) to have the most attractive and vibrant tenor voice I’ve ever heard. What happened? Especially, why was he prevented from Bernstein’s recording of West Side Story (because I distinctly remember disappointment at Jose C). I find so many operatic voices unnerving, yet his is not only welcoming - he embraced a natural stage presence.
Thanks so much for your comment, Collins! Yes, Jerry was truly the master and I am so very lucky to be his protege. He changed my life. He was definitely Bernstein’s first choice for Tony but unfortunately it didn’t happen.
Hi John! Thanks for watching. It really means a lot. I’m not quite sure if it was his last recorded speaking in public. It could be but I’m not certain.
