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Richard Leeper McClelland (24 November 1922 – 24 March 2004), known professionally as Richard Leech, was an Irish actor. [1] Richard Leeper McClelland was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Isabella Frances (Leeper) and Herbert Saunderson McClelland, a lawyer.
Richard Leech is a versatile and acclaimed tenor who has performed and recorded in many of the world's major opera houses and venues. He is also a voice teacher, vocal coach, and stage director with experience in young artist training and education.
Learn about the life and career of Richard Leech, one of the most celebrated lyric tenors of his generation. He has performed in more than 40 roles on the world's leading opera stages and recorded many iconic arias and songs.
Richard Leech was born on 24 November 1922 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for A Night to Remember (1958), Gandhi (1982) and The Good Companions (1957). He was married to Diane Margaret McClelland and Helen Hyslop Uttley. He died on 24 March 2004 in London, England, UK.
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Richard Leech was born on November 24, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for A Night to Remember (1958), Gandhi (1982) and The Devil in the Fog (1968). He was married to Diane Margaret McClelland and Helen Hyslop Uttley. He died on March 24, 2004 in London, England, UK.
- November 24, 1922
- March 24, 2004
Learn about the life and career of Richard Leech, one of the most celebrated lyric tenors of his generation. Read his two interviews with Bruce Duffie and explore his discography, repertoire, and awards.
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Richard Leech: It never occurred to me before the age of 15. I didn't know anything about opera at all. But around the time of 15 a choir teacher said I should take voice lessons in school. He happened to be friends with the then president of the board of the Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton.
