singing at such opera houses as the Palacio de Bellas Artes, La Monnaie, the Palais Garnier, the Opéra National de Lyon, Toulon Opera, Opéra national de Lorraine, Théâtre du Capitole, Opéra de Normandie, Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Montreal Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and Vancouver Opera. In 1972 Kelley made his debut with the San Francisco Opera as Butler in the United States premiere of Gottfried von Einem's Der Besuch der alten Dame. He also appeared in many productions with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players during his career. Kelley died at the age of 95 of Alzheimer's disease in Rockland, Massachusetts. Recordings Richard Wagner: Das Rheingold, Metropolitan Opera, Walhall, 1957. Richard Wagner: Siegfried, Metropolitan Opera, Walhall, 1957. Gian Carlo Menotti: Maria Golovin, Broadway Cast Album, RCA Victor, 1958. Gian Carlo Menotti: The Consul, Video Artists Int'l, 1960. Robert Ward: The Crucible, New York City Opera, Albany Records, 1962. References Sources "Norman D. Kelley, at 95; brought strong acting skills to operatic roles" The Boston Globe External links 1911 births 2006 deaths American operatic tenors Eastman School of Music alumni New England Conservatory alumni People from Penobscot County, Maine Singers from Maine 20th-century American male opera singers