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James Thomas Bowman CBE (6 November 1941 – 27 March 2023) was an English countertenor. His career spanned opera, oratorio, contemporary music and solo recitals. Arguably, he was after Alfred Deller the most important countertenor in the 20th century revival of the voice part.
Apr 7, 2023 · James Bowman, a British countertenor who championed repertory for that voice at a time when few singers were attempting it and inspired more composers, including Benjamin Britten, to write...
Mar 28, 2023 · James Bowman, much-loved countertenor, has died aged 81 Edward Breen Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Major musical partnerships included with both Benjamin Britten and David Monrow. James Bowman, who has died aged 81 (photo: Tom Kuglin/Convivium Records)
Mar 28, 2023 · The pioneering countertenor James Bowman died aged 81 on Monday, Convivium Records has confirmed. Bowman’s musical life began as a boy chorister at Ely Cathedral, and he later went on to sing countertenor at Oxford’s New College and Christ Church choirs.
Mar 28, 2023 · The classical music world is mourning the loss of James Bowman, a renowned countertenor who passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 81. A trailblazer in early music and baroque period practice, Bowman performed at esteemed venues such as the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Paris Opera, and La Scala.
The trailblazing English countertenor James Bowman, who created the role of the Voice of Apollo in Britten’s Death in Venice and was also closely associated with Oberon in his A Midsummer Night’s Dream, has died aged 81.
Mar 28, 2023 · James Bowman, who has died aged 81, brought a much-needed dose of glamour to the public perception of the countertenor voice; he succeeded Alfred Deller as Oberon in Benjamin Britten’s opera A...
