John Rawnsley

John Rawnsley (born 14 December 1950) is an English actor and opera singer.[1] He is a baritone and has sung in the San Diego Opera.[2] He sang the role of 'Figaro' in the 1981 film adaptation of The Barber of Seville.[3] Also the role of 'Rigoletto' in Jonathan Miller's famous 'Mafia' production of "Rigoletto" for English National Opera. Opera critics have offered positive reviews of his performances in Verdi's "Rigoletto".[4]

Reception

Anthony Tommasini of the New York Times has praised Rawnsley's performance in Rigoletto as "affecting".[5]

Personal life

Rawnsley married actress and singer Nuala Willis in 1979.

References

  1. ↑ "John Rawnsley Biography". imdb.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "John Rawnsley Is A Master Rigoletto". latimes.com. October 7, 1987. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "John Rawnsley". imdb.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Rawnsley Dominates In Title Role: San Diego Opera Season Opens With 'Rigoletto'". latimes.com. October 12, 1987. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  5. ↑ "MUSIC; Opera in Translation Refuses to Give Up the Ghost". nytimes.com. March 25, 2001. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
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