First he received his education in Cardiff,
then continued in Milan. Later he perfected his vocal technique under Oscar
Daniel in Berlin. He made his debut during the early 1930’s at the Teatro San
Carlo in Napoli and was engaged in 1934 by the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London.
Long time he remained the first baritone of this Theatre. Especially he was highly appreciated in Italian repertoire; thus he sang in 1938 the part
of Posa in the English première of G. Verdi’s ‘’Don Carlo’’ at the Sadler's
Wells Opera. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air force and
then again in the 1945-1948 seasons appeared at the the Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Later he still made guest appearances, partly with Carl Rose Opera Company. Later
he worked as vocal pedagogue at the Welsh University in Aberystwyth. Since 1969 he was a professor of
the Royal Academy of Music in London. Known soprano Rita Hunter belonged to his
pupils.
Chronology of some appearances
1932? Napoli San Carlo
1934 London Sadler's Wells Theatre
1938 London Sadler's Wells Theatre Don Carlo (Posa)
1945-1948 London Sadler's Wells Theatre
1950's London Carl Rose Opera
RECORDINGS FOR SALE
HMV, 1948-04-24
Tannhäuser (Wagner): Like death's dark shadow … O Star of Eve C3952 2EA 12968
HMV 1949-02-09
Falstaff (Wagner): Am I dreaming? (Eng) C3883 2EA 13587
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