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Sun, Aug 23, 10:25 AM: Tonight’s Apprentice Concert, August 23, will proceed as planned. We are continuing to monitor our air quality and will proceed as long as conditions remain safe for patrons and employees. We will update this message in the event of a change. The August 10, 11 and 12 performances were cancelled. Ticket holders can visit: CANCELLATION INFORMATION. We’re deeply grateful for your goodwill, understanding and patience throughout this difficult time.

Richard Best

Bass-baritone
Richard Best

Hometown: Chicago, IL

SFO Debut:

Dr. Grenvil, La Traviata, 1965

Past Seasons:

Second Armored Man, The Magic Flute, 1984
Aide, We Come to the River, 1984
Bartolo, The Marriage of Figaro, 1982
Jarno, Mignon, 1982
Old Plain Talk, The Confidence Man, 1982
General Boum, Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, 1974
Bartolo, The Marriage of Figaro, 1971
Speaker, The Magic Flute, 1971
Baron Grog, Grand Duchess of Gerolstein, 1971
Friar, Don Carlo, 1971
Sacristan, Tosca, 1969
Second Priest, The Magic Flute, 1969
Fifth Jew, Salome, 1969
Dr. Turtlespit, Help! Help! The Globolinks, 1969
Bontemps, The Devils of Loudun, 1969
Dr. Grenvil, La Traviata, 1968
Bonze, Madame Butterfly, 1968
Second Priest, The Magic Flute, 1968
Notary, Der Rosenkavalier, 1968
Bonze, Madame Butterfly, 1965
Antonio, The Marriage of Figaro, 1965
Vendor/Coachman/General, The Nose, 1965
Antonio, The Marriage of Figaro, 1961
Marschallin’s Attorney/Police Commissioner, Der Rosenkavalier, 1961
Jacob, The Ballad of Baby Doe, 1961
Museum Guide, News of the Day, 1961
Antonio, The Marriage of Figaro, 1960
Guccio, Gianni Schicchi, 1960
Cal, Regina, 1959

Santa Fe Opera Apprentice: 1959, 1960, 1961

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