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Bass David Leigh, center, appears with Daniel Schmutzhard, right, and Lauren Fagen in Wagner's "Götterdämmerung" at the Zurich Opera on Oct. 31, 2023. Leigh, an operatic bass, is the son of Mitch Leigh, who wrote the score for the musical “Man of La Mancha." This month he’ll take on a major role as the jailer Rocco in a new production of Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” at the Washington National Opera, opening Friday. (Monika Rittershaus via AP)

Bass David Leigh, center, appears with Daniel Schmutzhard, right, and Lauren Fagen in Wagner's "Götterdämmerung" at the Zurich Opera on Oct. 31, 2023. Leigh, an operatic bass, is the son of Mitch Leigh, who wrote the score for the musical “Man of La Mancha." This month he’ll take on a major role as the jailer Rocco in a new production of Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” at the Washington National Opera, opening Friday. (Monika Rittershaus via AP)

This image released by the Washington National Opera shows Bass David Leigh as Rocco the jailer in a new production of Beethoven's "Fidelio," opening Oct. 25 at the Washington National Opera. (Mauricio Castro/Washington National Opera via AP)

This image released by the Washington National Opera shows Bass David Leigh as Rocco the jailer in a new production of Beethoven's "Fidelio," opening Oct. 25 at the Washington National Opera. (Mauricio Castro/Washington National Opera via AP)