Robert Tuggle (1932-2016) was an American music writer and a dedicated staff member of the Metropolitan Opera from 1961 to 2015. He was recognized for his work with a Grammy nomination in 1987 for Best Album Notes for the Met's recording of The Mapleson Cylinders. Tuggle also authored the book The Golden Age of Opera, published in 1983 by Holt McDougal. His contributions to music writing and opera history have been notable, leaving a lasting impact on the field.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Tuggle belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Martinsville, Virginia
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: Princeton University
Occupation: music journalist
Employers: Metropolitan Opera
Awards Received: Grammy Award nomination for Best Album Notes
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 27 Aries 27 | 27 Aries 56 | 26 Cancer 46 |
Moon | 12 Virgo 58 | 19 Sagittarius 7 | 19 Aquarius 47 |
Mercury | 15 Aries 23 | 1 Aries 3 | 23 Leo 38 |
Venus | 13 Gemini 3 | 25 Pisces 4 | 28 Gemini 56 |
Mars | 11 Aries 9 | 29 Cancer 48 | 19 Gemini 6 |
Jupiter | 12 Leo 30 | 18 Gemini 49 | 25 Leo 3 |
Saturn | 4 Aquarius 22 | 26 Pisces 21 | 2 Aquarius 1 |
Uranus | 19 Aries 48 | 25 Taurus 36 | 23 Aries 20 |
Neptune | 5 Virgo 24 | 0 Aries 39 | 6 Virgo 14 |
Pluto | 20 Cancer 0 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 21 Cancer 50 |
Rahu | 24 Pisces 34 | 25 Pisces 50 | 19 Pisces 39 |
Ketu | 24 Virgo 34 | 25 Virgo 50 | 19 Virgo 39 |
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