The Voice of Firestone

Tenor Richard Crooks: Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal

English

The Voice of Firestone is a long-running radio music program built around performances of classical and popular vocal music. This broadcast features tenor Richard Crooks, whose clear, lyrical voice made him a familiar presence on American radio and concert stages.

The program presents music in a polished concert format, bringing singers and instrumental performers to listeners at home. Crooks performs “Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal,” a setting of the poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, offering a focused showcase for the tenor voice and the song’s expressive melody.

The listening experience is formal yet accessible: a carefully presented musical interlude centered on a celebrated singer and a single featured song. It suits listeners drawn to traditional vocal performance and the intimate atmosphere of a radio concert.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.