Word: bergonzi
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Anthony is a beloved figure in the backstage precincts of the Met, deeply respected for his experience with the great names of 20th century opera. The younger singers, he says, "are always asking me about Bjorling or Bergonzi or Del Monaco. How did they prepare? What were they like?" Anthony's function as a transmitter of lore and tradition, suggests Met artistic director James Levine, may be his single greatest role. "Whatever he passes on, he does so with tremendous enthusiasm, spirit and commitment. I can't imagine the place without...