Sometimes known as "the Elvis of opera world," Dmitri Hvorostovsky—with his flowing mane of silver-white hair and movie star looks—cut a dashing figure on the operatic stage and was one of the most dynamic stars of his time, before, at the height of his powers, brain cancer claimed his life at the all-too-young age of 55 in 2017. Above all, there was that incredible voice, which will be showcased in several contexts on Thursday's Classical Music With Foley Schuler as we remember the singer, who was born on October 16, 1962.
You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 on Blue Lake Public Radio.
