He studied piano and singing at London 's Royal Academy of
Music. In 1909 at Covent Garden he was singing
Froh, David, De Cossé (''Gli Ugonotti''), and the Philistine Messenger. In 1910
Thomas Beecham offer him parts in ''Elektra'' and ''L'Enfant Prodigue''. A versatile
performer, he was also performed in ''Tristan und Isolde'' and ''Ivanhoe'', singing
operas in English, German, and French in fast order. In 1919 he married soprano
Rosina Buckman, both of whom performed with Beecham's Opera Company.
Chronology of some appearances
1909-1910 London Covent Garden
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Columbia, London 1915?
Rigoletto (Verdi): Fairest daughter of the graces with Buckman, Clegg & Austin L1025 6674
Rigoletto (Verdi): Fairest daughter of the graces with Buckman, Clegg & Austin L1025 6674
Faust (Gounod): Prison scene with Buckman & Ranalow L1025 6683
Traviata (Verdi): Far from the busy throng with Rosina Buckman L1400 6936
Bohème (Puccini): Lovely Maid in the moonlight with Rosina Buckman L1076 6927
Amico Fritz (Mascagni): Cherry duet with Rosina Buckman L1400 6982
HMV, London 1924
Complete Madama Butterfly (Puccini): with Rosina Buckman as Cio-Cio-San
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