Best Classical Performance – Opera Cast Or Choral
1959 • 1st Annual GRAMMY Awards
Honoring recordings released between Aug 31, 1957 and Aug 30, 1958
1959 Winner is Roger Wagner, choir director with "Virtuoso"
Virtuoso
Nominees 1959
-
Barber Of Seville (Album)
-
Barber: Vanessa (Album)
-
Donizetti: Lucia De Lammermoor (Album)
-
Puccini: Madam Butterfly (Album)
-
Victoria: Requiem Mass (Album)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Nomination | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Erich Leinsdorf | Mozart: The Marriage Of Figaro | All Nominees |
| 1959 | Roger Wagner | Virtuoso | All Nominees |
The Grammys are more than just Awards
Grammy Advocacy
Defending creators’ rights while shaping a future of responsible innovation
Get Involved