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Beautiful Music NOW - Keel Watson

bass-baritone Keel Watson
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bass-baritone Keel Watson

British bass-baritone Keel Watson had a varied repertory as a singer, but was especially known for his Wagnerian opera roles. Praised for his commanding presence as a performer, the beloved and acclaimed musician died a few days ago. Today's Beautiful Music features one of his performances -- an excerpt from DIE WALKURE.

You can also watch a delightful duet with conductor Martin Brabbins playing their trombones!

There's also a link below to Keel Watson's obituary, so you can learn more about his life and career accomplishments.

Suzanne Bona is the host and executive producer of Sunday Baroque, a nationally syndicated weekly radio show of Baroque and early music which she originated on WSHU in 1987.