DE RESZKE, JEAN

(1853), a Polish opera singer, 6. in Warsaw. At first he studied law, but having already developed his voice partially in the cathedral choir, he continued studying singing in Italy. He first appeared in Venice, in 1874, as Alfonso in La Favorite. Then followed engagements in London and Paris. In 1876 he began re-training his voice which was naturally tenor, though hitherto he had been singing baritone. From 1893 until 1899 he appeared continuously at the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York City, where he added Siegfried to his repertoire, but also appeared in Atda, Faust and Le Cid. In 1902 he settled in Paris as a teacher of singing, W.), lough, County Donegal, Ireland; Pichia ott scene of St. Patrick’s purgaory.