British Dramatic/Helden tenors

[Schanni]

Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the World'
which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How many dramatic
tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had international
careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be of a lyric
persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

[Harvey Goodman]

The Remedios brothers ,Alberto and Ramon made forays into this territory

Harvey

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the World'
which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How many
dramatic tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had
international careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be of
a lyric persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

[La Donna Mobile]

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the World'
which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How many dramatic
tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had international
careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be of a lyric
persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

Christopher Ventris, Ian Storey

[La Donna Mobile]

Post by La Donna Mobile

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the
World' which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How
many dramatic tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had
international careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be
of a lyric persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John
Treleavan and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

Christopher Ventris, Ian Storey

Richard Berkeley-Steele

[Silverfin]

Post by La Donna Mobile

Post by La Donna Mobile

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the
World' which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How
many dramatic tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had
international careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be
of a lyric persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John
Treleavan and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

Christopher Ventris, Ian Storey

Richard Berkeley-Steele

Jonathan Finney

[Terry Simmons]

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the World'
which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How many dramatic
tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had international
careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be of a lyric
persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

Jon Weaving performed the part of Siegfried both in German and in
English. However, I suspect he's of the Australian persuasion. Also,
Kenneth Collins has been a fine dramatic tenor.

[wkasimer]

Post by Schanni
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?

Walter Widdop.

Bill

[jrw]

Post by wkasimer

Post by Schanni
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?

Walter Widdop.
Bill

Hi Bill,

And how right you are... Much neglected in the history of British
Opera...

Best regards


John

[jrw]

Post by wkasimer

Post by Schanni
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?

Walter Widdop.
Bill

In case anyone is interested in Mr Widdop...

Best regards


John

[Mike Richter]

Post by Schanni
Having recently watched a replay of the 2005 'Cardiff Singer of the World'
which had an English tenor competing, it got me thinking "How many dramatic
tenors or heldentenors has the UK produced that have had international
careers?" Am I mistaken in thinking UK tenors tend to be of a lyric
persuasion?
The first two dramatic/helden tenors that come to mind are John Treleavan
and Charles Craig. Are there any others?
Regards,
Grant

Frank Mullings was a true dramatic tenor; one might argue that Craig and
others cited on this thread are spintos singing heavier roles.

Mike

[CHSIII]

Hugh Beresford - for a season or two.

[LT]

Post by Mike Richter
Frank Mullings was a true dramatic tenor; one might argue that Craig and
others cited on this thread are spintos singing heavier roles.

Often the case, and even moreso with French tenors. Now, it's
commonplace for spintos and many a lyric tenor to take on dramatic
rep.