Richard Van Allan
Vocals, Musical Artist
1935 – 2008
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Who was Richard Van Allan?
Richard Van Allan CBE was a versatile British operatic bass singer who had a lengthy career.
He sang varied repertoire at Covent Garden and English National Opera, as well as at numerous important houses worldwide. With his distinctive profile and memorable stage presence, he made a powerful impression in many roles, from Wagner, Verdi and Mozart, to Gilbert and Sullivan. The Times wrote that he embodied "all the virtues that make the complete artist – vocal beauty and technique, musicianship, language, dramatic ability, stylistic authority".
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- Born
- May 28, 1935
Nottinghamshire - Nationality
- England
- Education
- Birmingham Conservatoire
- Died
- Dec 4, 2008
London
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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