Michael Hendrick (89C) wasn’t scheduled to make his Metropolitan Opera debut March 15, but when the opportunity presented itself, he made the most of it.

Michael Hendrick (89C) wasn’t scheduled to make his Metropolitan Opera debut March 15, but when the opportunity presented itself, he made the most of it. Stepping in on opening night for the ailing lead tenor after the first act of Richard Strauss’ 1928 opera, Die Ägyptische Helena, Michael “saved the day,” in the role of Menelas, “singing with husky sound and energy,” according to the New York Times. Michael, seen here in an earlier role, went on to sing the second performance as well, and soon after, he was the feature of a Live from the Met interview and profile on Metropolitan Opera Radio (Channel 85 on the Sirius Satellite Network). More about Michael and his accomplishments can be found at www.michaelhendrick.com.