Bryn Terfel In-depth Biography
Operatic baritone/bass Bryn Terfel} forged an acclaimed career based not only upon his rich, booming voice, but also upon his ability to bring abundant personal charisma and enthusiasm to his stage roles. Terfel} grew up singing traditional folk} songs from his native Wales and entered London's Guildhall School of Music in 1984. He graduated in 1989 and debuted at the Welsh National Opera} the following year, performing the role of {%Guglielmo} in Cosi Fan Tutte}. 1992 saw Terfel}'s international breakthrough performance at the Salzburg Festival}, where he took on the role of {%Jochanaan} in Strauss}' Salome}. Since then, Terfel} has performed at such legendary venues as the Metropolitan Opera} (1994), Carnegie Hall} (1995), and La Scala} (1995), and won a Grammy for Best Classical Solo Vocal for his album Bryn Terfel: Opera Arias}. In addition to his many opera} performances and recordings, Terfel} has also released several albums of show tunes}, as well as 2000's Songs of My Welsh Home}, a homage to the music he grew up singing. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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