“Almost Insane Operagoer” George Jellinek Dies
January 21, 2010 | Marty Ronish | Comments 2
WQXR opera host George Jellinek has died at age 90. Jellinek was on the air in New York for 36 years, and internationally he was often a guest on the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts as part of their intermission panel. The New York Times has a fascinating obituary posted today.
Karl Haas used to have George Jellinek on his show Adventures in Good Music, and the two of them would argue and interrupt and one-up each other. It was great sport between two titans of classical music radio.
If you have your own reminiscences of George Jellinek, please share them in the comments.
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They sure don’t make ‘em like that anymore! Thanks, Marty.
He was a quiet giant, his melifluous voice introducing me to inumerable talents. There were 3 great broadcasters and another man who enabled me to learn more about music during my many years of standing on all types of lines for the cheapest tickets since the die-hards can only afford the least in price, we were always out: George Jellinek, Karl Haas, and Tony Coggi on WFUV for so many years. And let us also remember the great contribution by Amato Opera on NY’s Lower East side. Titans all. How great to have enjoyed their skills and expertise in revealing the inside of the music. All hail! Richard Jordan