New Orleans Opera and Its Native Star, Norman Treigle

Brian Morgan is the author of a biography about renowned opera singer, Norman Treigle. A New Orleans native, Treigle was an internationally known performer with a special gift for portraying operatic villains. Musician and author Brian Morgan has spent years painstakingly researching and writing this wonderful tribute to Treigle, whom many believe was one of the finest bass baritone opera singers. Brian tells us about the 2012 dedication of the Treigle Plaza in front of the Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown New Orleans. He also describes the role opera has played in New Orleans and shares a bit about the life of Norman Treigle. Listen to the podcast here.