John Elwes (tenor)
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John Joseph Elwes (original name John Hahessy) (born 20 October 1946), is an English tenor singer.
Born in Lewisham, London he was Head Chorister in the choir of
Abraham and Isaac", singing the role of Isaac, accompanied by the composer. Britten later dedicated his "Corpus Christi Carol" to him. He went on to study at the Royal College of Music
, and made his stage debut as a tenor in 1968 at The Proms.
John Elwes is particularly well known for his sensitive and musical performances. His repertoire is extensive ranging from
Grammy Award
in 2008.
Selected recordings
- Marc-Antoine Charpentier: "Vêpres Solennelles" H.540, H.190, H.50, H.149, H.52, H.150, H.51, H.161, H.191, H.65, H.77, John Elwes, Ian Honeyman, tenors, Agnès Mellon, Brigitte Bellamy, sopranos, Dominique Visse, Jean Nirouet, countertenors, Philippe Cantor, Jacques Bona, baritones, Choeur régional- Nord Pas de Calais, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Odile Bailleux, organ, conducted by Jean-Claude Malgoire (2 CD CBS Sony 1987)
Sources
- Biography: John Elwes, Bach-cantatas.com
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