Derek Hammond-Stroud
Derek Hammond-Stroud (10 January 192614 May 2012) was an English baritone opera singer best known for his performances of German lieder and his international performances in opera, particularly the roles of Alberich in Richard Wagner, Wagner's ''Der Ring des Nibelungen'', Herr Faninal in ''Der Rosenkavalier'' and Beckmesser in ''Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg''. He also made recordings, including a series of recordings of the Gilbert and Sullivan patter song, patter roles. Life and career Born in London, Hammond-Stroud was educated at the Salvatorian College, London Borough of Harrow, Harrow and studied optometry at City University London, Northampton Institute, graduating in 1949."Derek Hammond-Stroud"
''The Daily Telegraph'', 31 May 2012 He then studied voice at Trinity College of Musi ...
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Opera
Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librettist and incorporates a number of the performing arts, such as acting, scenery, costume, and sometimes dance or ballet. The performance is typically given in an opera house, accompanied by an orchestra or smaller musical ensemble, which since the early 19th century has been led by a conductor. Although musical theatre is closely related to opera, the two are considered to be distinct from one another. Opera is a key part of the Western classical music tradition. Originally understood as an entirely sung piece, in contrast to a play with songs, opera has come to include numerous genres, including some that include spoken dialogue such as '' Singspiel'' and '' Opéra comique''. In traditional number opera, singers employ two styles of ...
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