Walter Charles Richardson

2013 Distinguished Citizen

WHS Class of 1959

Music

Professional

• One of New York City's finest singers
• Mentored by Metropolitan Opera bass Simon Estes
• Debuted on stage in Virgil Thomson's "Four Saints in Three Acts"
• Sang with New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein
• Sang with American Symphony Orchestra

Education

• Washington High School - 1959
• Central State University - Bachelor of Arts - 1968
• University of Michigan - MA Voice - 1971

Popular Performer

• Acclaimed throughout New York City for his robust voice and vocal range
• Performed on both Late Night with David Letterman, and Today

Richardson passed away October 10, 2010 [View Obituary].
The Distinguished Citizen Award was conferred posthumously.

2013 Distinguished Citizens