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Robert LloydSinger
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Biography of Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd is a British opera singer, known for his deep bass voice. He was born in Essex, Eastern England. Lloyd received his education at Keble College, Oxford, and studied vocal performance with baritone Otakar Kraus in London.
Early Career
Lloyd made his debut at the University College Opera in 1969, portraying Don Fernando in Beethoven's opera "Leonora" (an early version of "Fidelio"). From 1969 to 1972, he served as the principal bass at Sadler's Wells Opera (now the English National Opera), and from 1972 to 1982, he performed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
International Success
Between 1988 and 2008, Lloyd appeared at the Metropolitan Opera 195 times, singing leading roles. He has also performed at Glyndebourne and other British opera houses, as well as in numerous prestigious theaters worldwide. Lloyd has sung in English, German, Italian, French, and Russian works.
Notable Roles
Lloyd's repertoire includes notable roles such as Claggart and Superintendent Budd in Benjamin Britten's operas "Billy Budd" and "Albert Herring," respectively. He has also portrayed the roles of the Priest and the Angel of Death in Elgar's oratorio "The Dream of Gerontius," Sarastro in Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Osmin in "The Abduction from the Seraglio," Rocco in "Fidelio," Seneca in "The Coronation of Poppea," Gurnemanz in "Parsifal," Fasolt in "Das Rheingold," Don Basilio in "The Barber of Seville," Fiesco in "Simon Boccanegra," Philip II in "Don Carlos," Arkel in "Pelléas et Mélisande," the Comte de Grieux in "Manon," Narbal in "Les Troyens," and the title role in "Boris Godunov."
Other Contributions
In addition to his opera performances, Lloyd also sings spiritual music and has participated in the recording of Mozart's "Requiem." He was awarded the honor of Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1991 for his contributions to music.
