Daniel Rodr%C3%ADguez (tenor)


Daniel Rodrguez is a Puerto Rican American 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 departments designated National Anthem singers. In the aftermath of the Septemberterrorist 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 Plcido 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.

Rodrguez, born in Brooklyn, New York, was the first of two children born to Carmen and Jose Rodrguez, who had emigrated from Puerto Rico as teenagers. Rodrguez 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.

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