Richard Tucker was unquestionably America’s greatest tenor. As with many of his contemporaries, the Second World War gave him the opportunity to establish himself in this country, and for the next quarter of a century, no one surpassed this native son in terms of voice, commitment, integrity, and devotion to the lyric art. His standing in his community, both civic and devotional, equaled his renown in the world of music, and his standards are the level by which all are now judged.

Deeply religious, Richard Tucker brought the same compelling feeling to all of his efforts – be they his 724 performances with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and on tour; his extensive catalogue of recordings – classical, popular, religious; his never ending work on behalf of Israel, or his knowledge of himself and his place as a model citizen, artist, and ideal for succeeding generations of singers and Americans, both here and abroad.

He was more than a great singer; he was a great man.

– Merle Hubbard

Cantorial Jewels, by Richard Tucker

• Kiddush
• Havdoloh
• Tzadik Adoshem
• Ki K’shimkho
• Yeri Rotzon
• Yiru Eineinu
• Sim Sholom
• L’eil Barukh
• Koi Omar
• Vehu Rakhum

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