Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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June 13, 1938 in Gorseinon, Wales

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

Gwynne Howell is a Welsh bass-baritone who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on July 4, 1938, in Cardiff, Wales, Howell grew up in a musical family. His father was a singer and his mother was a pianist, and they encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. Howell began his musical training at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, where he studied under the guidance of renowned Welsh bass-baritone Geraint Evans. After completing his studies, Howell made his professional debut in 1965 as Colline in Puccini's "La Bohème" at the Welsh National Opera. Over the next few years, Howell established himself as a leading bass-baritone in the UK, performing with the English National Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the Scottish Opera. He also made his debut at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1970, where he performed the role of Sarastro in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Howell's international career took off in the 1970s, when he began performing in major opera houses around the world. He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1976, where he performed the role of Fasolt in Wagner's "Das Rheingold." He also performed at the Paris Opera, the Vienna State Opera, the Bavarian State Opera, and the Salzburg Festival. One of Howell's most notable performances was his portrayal of King Marke in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" at the Bayreuth Festival in 1981. His performance was widely praised by critics, and he went on to perform the role in productions around the world. Throughout his career, Howell has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the world of classical music. He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1996 for his services to music, and he was also awarded the Welsh Music Guild's Sir Geraint Evans Award in 2003. Howell has also been a dedicated teacher, passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of singers. He has taught at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the University of Michigan in the United States. Today, Howell continues to perform and teach, and he remains a beloved figure in the world of classical music. His rich, powerful voice and his commanding stage presence have made him one of the most respected bass-baritones of his generation, and his contributions to the art form will be remembered for years to come.

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