Daniel Rodríguez (tenor)
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| Birth name | Daniel Rodriguez |
| Also known as | America's Tenor |
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May 24, 1964 Brooklyn, New York |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Genres | Classical, spiritual, traditional, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1980 – Present |
| Labels | Blix Street Records |
| Website | www.DanielRodrigueztenor.com |
Daniel Rodríguez (born May 24, 1964) is a Puerto RicanAmerican operatic tenor from New York City. He became known as "The Singing Policeman" in his former work with the New York City Police Department, due to his role as one of the department's designated National Anthem singers. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, he received widespread attention with his rendition of "God Bless America", which he sang at memorial events and on television. This led to an offer of formal training from Plácido Domingo. Rodriguez has recorded numerous albums, and appeared as lead tenor in several operas. He regularly appears in support of his chosen charities, as well as performing a full domestic and international concert schedule.
Rodríguez, born in Brooklyn, New York, was the first of two children born to Carmen and Jose Rodríguez, who had emigrated from Puerto Rico as teenagers. Rodríguez' father and grandfather were both tenors, and other family members played various musical instruments. He cites the singing of Mario Lanza as an early musical influence after seeing the movie The Great Caruso.
At the age of ten, he began a serious study of music. His teen years were spent studying, and later as assistant director at the American Youth Repertory Company in Manhattan, under the tutelage of Juilliard trained Elliot Dorfman. During his early years, he also studied with Juilliard's Aldo Bruschi, as well as Miraslov Markoff from the Moscow Ballet and Opera company. Rodriguez performed in Carnegie Hall Del Terzo recital hall at age 16.
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