Rebecca Evans (soprano)
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Rebecca Evans CBE | |
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Born | 1963 (age 60–61) Pontrhydyfen, West Glamorgan, Wales |
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Occupation | Singer |
Rebecca Ann Evans .
Life and career
Evans was born in Pontrhydyfen.[1] She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[2]
Evans has performed as Susanna (
She has appeared at the
.Her recordings include Ilia (
Evans married Stephen Jones in 1997, and they have one son, William. They live in Penarth, South Wales.
Honours and awards
Evans is an
On 1 May 2009, Evans was awarded an honorary degree Doctor of Music from the University of Wales.[4]
Evans was appointed by the Eisteddfod as a member of the Gorsedd of Bards. Created in 1792 as celebration of Welsh heritage, the Gorsedd are those who have contributed significantly to Welsh culture.[5]
Morriston Orpheus Choir Supporters' Association (MOCSA) Young Welsh Singer of the Year 1989[6]
Evans was appointed
Opera recordings
Title | Year | Label |
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The Pearl Fishers
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2008 | Chandos |
The Pilgrim's Progress | ||
Hugh the Drover | 1994 | Hyperion |
La bohème | 2005 | Chandos |
The Magic Flute | 2006 | |
Sofonisba | 2007 | |
The Marriage of Figaro | ||
Fidelio | 2008 | |
Falstaff | 2006 | |
Idomeneo | ||
Hansel and Gretel | 2007 |
References
- ^ "Wales 'slow' in honouring Burton". BBC. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- WalesOnline. Archived from the originalon 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Opera stars join Maestro". BBC. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Mr D Hugh Thomas CBE DL, presenting Rebecca Evans for admission to the honorary degree of Doctor of Music". wales.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 10 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ Western Mail[permanent dead link]
- ^ "MOCSA Young Welsh Singer of the Year Competition". Morriston Orpheus Choir. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "No. 63135". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 October 2020. p. B9.
External links
- Rebecca Evans' Artist Management Askonas Holt
- Rebecca Evans BBC – Big Welsh Challenge 2007/2008 -Celebrity Team
- Rebecca Evans & Simon Keenlyside perform with Sting & Trudie Styler – Article
- Rebecca Evans Interview 5 July 2007 – Music Critic. Com
- Rebecca Evans GRAMMY NOMINATION 2008
- http://www.roh.org.uk/people/rebecca-evans