He studied in his American native country as
well as in Europe, among other things under George Henschel in London. He made
his debut in 1886 together with St. Louis Choral Society in Symphony No. 2 (Mendelssohn).
In 1898 he gave in Chicago a song recital with songs of Richard Strauss still
quite unknown at that time in America. During the following years he had in the
USA in music parties and oratorio performances much notable success. In the 1904-1906
seasons he undertook a big concert tour
through Holland, England, France and Germany which probably was the climax of
his career. Finally, in 1911 his stage debut occurred when he sang the part of Paul
Merrill in Victor Herbert opera ‘’Natoma’' at the Chicago Opera. He
took over the same part then also with performances in New York and Chicago.
Till 1915 he remained a member of the Chicago Opera, where he also appeared in
the première of the opera ‘’Das Heimchern am Herd’’ by Goldmark. He sang in
Chicago the following parts: Gennaro in E.Wolf-Ferrari’s ‘’I gioielli della
Madonna’’, Pinkerton in ‘’Madama Butterfly’’, participated also in the opera
premieres: ‘’A Lover's Knot’’ by Buchhalter (1915), ‘’I dispettosi amanti’’ of Attilio
Parelli (1915) and ‘’Madeleine’’ by Victor Herbert (1917). In 1918 he gave in
New York again a successful concerts. His daughter Anna Hamlin had in America a
short, but successful career as a concert soprano. She published under the
title ‘’Father what a tenor’’ (Hicksville, NY, 1978) a commemorative book to
her father.
Chronology of some appearances
1911-1915 Chicago Opera
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Victor, Camden NJ 1911-04-12
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