Background
Christopher, Russell Lewis was born on March 12, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Russell Stewart and Violet (Jurewicz) Christopher.
Christopher, Russell Lewis was born on March 12, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Russell Stewart and Violet (Jurewicz) Christopher.
Associate of Arts, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1950; Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1953; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1954.
He made his professional opera debut in 1959 as the Emperor in Giacomo Puccini"s Turandot. Between 1963 and 1991 he appeared in a total of 1,410 performances at the Metropolitan Opera.
Member University of Michigan School Music Alumni Board, 1997. Member American Guild Musical Artists (national Board of Governors 1985-1991, 94-, Executive Committee 1994-1999). M C.
Married Gail B. Eldredge, August 24, 1963 (divorced 1985). 1 son, Russell Frederick.