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Leon Lishner
Leon Lishner (4 July 1913 - 21 November 1995) was an American operatic bass-baritone. He was particularly associated with the works of Gian Carlo Menotti, having created parts in the world premieres of four operas by that composer. He performed in many productions with the New York City Opera and the NBC Opera Theatre during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Life and career.
Born in New York City, Lishner was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants to the United States. He earned diplomas in
resources of her voice." The forty-five-minute work became an annual tradition, airing live for twelve consecutive Christmases with the same adult cast members—Kuhlmann as the Mother and David Aiken, Leon Lishner and Andrew McKinley as the Three Kings. The role of Amahl, originated by Chet Allen, was played in later broadcasts by Bill McIver and Kirk Jordan, both of whom played it opposite Kuhlmann.
After the premiere of "Amahl and the Night Visitors", Kuhlmann's career took off. In 1952