Period

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Modern

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Choral

 

Bryn Terfel Jones, known professionally as Bryn Terfel, is a Welsh bass-baritone opera singer. He was born on November 9, 1965, in Pantglas, North Wales. Terfel grew up in a musical family, with his father being a farmer and a singer in the local choir. Terfel began singing at a young age and was a member of the local choir. He attended Ysgol Trefonnen, a Welsh-language primary school, and later went to Ysgol Sir Thomas Picton, a secondary school in Haverfordwest. Terfel's talent was recognized early on, and he won several singing competitions as a teenager. He went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he was a student of Rudolf Piernay. Terfel made his professional debut in 1989 at the Welsh National Opera, where he played the role of Guglielmo in Mozart's Così fan tutte. Terfel's career took off in the 1990s, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after opera singers in the world. He has performed at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and La Scala in Milan. Terfel has also performed at many of the world's leading music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, and the BBC Proms. Terfel's repertoire is wide-ranging, and he has performed many of the great roles in opera, including Figaro in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni in Mozart's Don Giovanni, and Wotan in Wagner's Ring Cycle. He has also performed in many concerts and recitals, and has recorded several albums of classical music. Terfel has won many awards and accolades throughout his career. He was awarded a CBE in 2003 for his services to music, and was made a Knight Bachelor in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to music. He has also won several Grammy Awards, including Best Classical Vocal Performance in 1999 and 2003. Terfel is also known for his charity work, and has raised millions of pounds for various causes. He is a patron of several charities, including the Welsh National Opera, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and the Prince's Trust. In conclusion, Bryn Terfel is one of the most celebrated opera singers of his generation. His powerful voice and commanding stage presence have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. He has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, and has used his fame to raise awareness and funds for various charitable causes. Terfel's legacy as one of the greatest opera singers of all time is secure, and his influence on the world of classical music will be felt for generations to come.

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