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JOHAN BOTHA Obituary
The Metropolitan Opera mourns the untimely death of tenor Johan Botha, one of opera's greatest heldentenors, who sang 80 performances of ten roles with the company over the last two decades. In 1997, he made his Met debut as Canio in Pagliacci. He was acclaimed for his performances of many of the most difficult tenor roles in the repertory, including the title characters in Don Carlo, Otello, and Lohengrin; Walther von Stolzing in Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg; Florestan in Fidelio; Calaf in Turandot; Radames in Aida; Siegmund in Die Walkure; and, last season, the title role in Tannhauser. We extend our sincerest condolences to his wife and two sons, and to all of his friends and admirers around the world. Peter Gelb, General Manager James Levine, Music Director Emeritus
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David Cangelosi
September 9, 2016
For the many steak dinners we enjoyed, and for the always interesting conversation; I will so miss you. Sing well for the Angels dear man. With great respect and sincerity...David Cangelosi
Rev. Carol Shuttleworth
September 9, 2016
Such a great loss to all opera lovers, and to me.
Sending deepest sympathy and prayers for healing to his wife and family.
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