Mary Thomas (soprano)
Mary Thomas was a Welsh soprano. In the 1960s she was a successful early music performer, a soloist and 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.
- Revelation and Fall (premiered February 1968, adapted 1980).[3]
- Missa super l'homme armé (premiered February 1968, revised 1971).[4]
She appeared at the Proms between 1962 and 1983 singing music ranging from Baroque to Maxwell Davies.[5]
Selected recordings
- Revelation and Fall[6]
References
- ↑ ten Kate, Lynn (1997). "Obituary: Mary Thomas". The Independent. London. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
- ↑ Richard Dyer, Globe Staff. "Vivid score, vibrant singing make for compelling `Medium'." The Boston Globe (Boston, MA). 1991. Accessed via HighBeam Research. December 18, 2017 (subscription required). https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-7642697.html
- ↑ Revelation and Fall: Monodrama for soprano and instrumental ensemble
- ↑ Missa super l'homme armé
- ↑ "Performances of Mary Thomas at BBC Proms". Retrieved 2017-12-16.
- ↑ Maxwell Davies (record review)
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