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PETER DAWSON
1882-1961
Australian Bass-Baritone

His first singing lessons were from C J Stevens .In 1901 he won a singing competition in Ballarat . He went to London to study with Sir Charles Santley who sent him firstly to F Bamford in Glasgow for 6 months for training and coaching in vocal exercises, arias, oratorio pieces and classical songs. He then continued his studies with Santley from 1903-1907 who gave him a thorough understanding in voice production and understanding oratorio.In 1904 he toured with Santley and Albani.His only operatic appearance was at Royal Opera Covent Garden in 1909 as The Night Watchman "Miestersingers of Nuremburg".In 1909-1910 he toured Australia with the Australian soprano Amy Castles.His last public performance was in Adelaide in 1961.
He gained world-wide recognition through his song recitals and recordings of opera aria's , orotorio and ballads.His career spanned nearly 60 years