Frederic Austin
British opera singer, teacher and composer (1872-1952) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80
Frederic William Austin was an English baritone singer, a musical teacher and composer in the period 1905-30.
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About this person
He is perhaps best remembered for his arrangement of Johann Pepusch's music for a 1920 production of The Beggar's Opera by John Gay, and its sequel Polly in 1922; and for his popularization of the melody of the carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. Austin was the older brother of the composer Ernest Austin (1874-1947).
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1952 · aged 80
