Reichardt, Alexander

REICHARDT, Alexander, a tenor singer, was born at Packs, Hungary, April 17, 1825. He received his early instruction in music from an uncle, and made his first appearance at the age of 18 at the Lemberg theatre as Rodrigo in Rossini's ‘Otello’. His success there led him to Vienna, where he was engaged at the Court Opera, and completed his education under Gentiluomo, Catalani, etc. At this time he was much renowned for his singing of the Lieder of...