Person

James Bowman

James Thomas Bowman (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. He combined early and baroque repertoire with contemporary work, becoming recognised for his portrayal of Oberon in Britten's…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
November 6th, 1941
Died
March 27th, 2023
Genres
Labels
TELDEC
Hyperion
EMI Classics
Decca Records
Erato
Last updated: March 28th, 2023