The beloved and versatile American tenor, Jan Peerce, child of Jewish immigrants, was born in New York City in 1904. His career spanned six decades, including nearly thirty years as a Metropolitan Opera favorite. In 1961, Jan Peerce spoke with Studs Terkel about Verdi, cantorial repertoire, and more.
Jan Peerce (05/15/1961)
Jan Peerce, 1944 (Source: Hymn of the Nations, a film by United States Office of War Information via wikimedia.org)