Mary Thomas (soprano) explained
Averil Mary Thomas (2 August 1932 – 17 April 1997) was a Welsh soprano.
Career
After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, she established herself in the 1960s as a successful early music performer. She appeared as a soloist as well as a member of the Deller Consort. She was also notable for her work in contemporary music. Peter Maxwell Davies wrote pieces with her voice and dramatic ability in mind.[1] [2]
Notable performances
She gave the first performances of a number of works by Peter Maxwell Davies, accompanied by the Fires of London.
She appeared at the Proms between 1962 and 1983, singing music ranging from Baroque to Maxwell Davies.[5]
Selected recordings
Notes and References
- News: Ten Kate . Lynn . Obituary: Mary Thomas . . London . 22 April 1997 . 23 December 2017.
- Richard Dyer, Globe Staff. "Vivid score, vibrant singing make for compelling `Medium'." The Boston Globe, 1991.
- Web site: Archived copy . dead . 18 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160428031055/http://www.maxopus.com/work_detail.aspx?key=200 . 28 April 2016.
- https://www.boosey.com/pages/opera/moreDetails?musicID=1694 Missa super l'homme armé
- Web site: Performances of Mary Thomas at BBC Proms . BBC . 16 December 2017.
- Web site: Rockaria! – Electric Light Orchestra | Song Info . . 4 February 2021.
- Web site: Rockaria | full Official Chart History . Official Charts Company . 4 February 2021.
- News: Clements . Andrew . Maxwell Davies: Revelation and Fall (record review) . . 29 October 2004 . 4 May 2024.