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Nestled into a charming old Arlington neighborhood, Carl Tanner's vintage bungalow was recently transformed into an airy modern space boasting colorful halogen and art nouveau lighting fixtures, a sparkling new kitchen, and a spacious deck for his three rambunctious dogs. The star tenor is back home this month, debuting as Samson in the Washington National Opera's production of Camille Saint-Saens' "Samson et Dalila," opening at the Kennedy Center Opera House this weekend.
While the role fits squarely into the center of his vocal range, Mr. Tanner thinks the hardest part is singing the dramatic finale after the now-blind Samson is brutally maanhandled by his enemies. "There's a lot of pushing and shoving going on, and I have to throw myself around to make it look more real," he says.See the full content of this document
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Samson Et Tanner ; Local Singer's Star On the Rise
However, Mr. Tanner should easily vanquish the Philistines. Unlike your average opera star, he spent most of his 20s driving 18- wheelers and moonlighting as a bounty hunter.
Carl Tanner was born and raised...See the full content of this document
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