Thomas Stewart was an acclaimed American operatic baritone known for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence, particularly in Wagnerian roles. Born in 1928 in Texas, he studied at Juilliard before launching a career that took him to prestigious stages like the Metropolitan Opera and Europe’s Bayreuth Festival, where he became a favorite in Wagner’s epic works like *Parsifal* and *Götterdämmerung*. His rich, dramatic voice and nuanced acting made him a standout in operas by Mozart, Verdi, and Strauss, too. Stewart often collaborated with his wife, soprano Evelyn Lear, and worked with legendary conductors like Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein. Later in life, he embraced teaching, mentoring future generations of singers. His discography, including recent remasters like *American Scenes - American Poets* (2024), preserves his legacy as a cornerstone of 20th-century opera.
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