Background
Christesen, Robert Currier was born in February 2015 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Fred Herman and Dorothy Mae (Currier) Christesen.
Christesen, Robert Currier was born in February 2015 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Fred Herman and Dorothy Mae (Currier) Christesen.
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University. Bachelor, East Carolina University, 1966. Postgraduate, University copenhagen, 1962—1964.
Postgraduate, University de las Americas, Mexico City, 1966. Postgraduate, University Wisconsin, 1966—1970. Postgraduate, Manhattan School, 1970—1972.
Resident baritone Frankfurt Opera, Germany, 1973—1976, Dortmund Opera, Germany, 1976—1982. Opera singer various European opera houses, 1983—1985. Instructor Ligon Magnet School, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1985.
Free-lance editor, broadcaster Radio Denmark, Copenhagen, 1963—1964. Administrative assistant Academy Center Latin American Studies, Greenville, North Carolina, 1966—1967. House fellow Residence Halls, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1967—1969.
Advisor Boy Scouts America, Washington, 1957—1960. Member of Modern Language Association, Actors Equity, American Guild Musical Artists, American Association Teachers of German, American Association Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Sigma Pi Alpha (president 1964-1966), Phi Sigma Pi.
As a devoted Rotarian, he contributed to numerous charities to aide the needy both in the Carolinas and abroad. His commitment to the Wake Forest Rotary lasted until his final days. At 6’5” tall, his larger than life presence and booming voice made him an unforgettable figure on the stage and came in handy also in the school hallways.
Married Miroslava Laura Kontova, February 22, 1974. 1 child Jana Nicole.