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James Bowman

British countertenor (1941-2023) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81

James Thomas Bowman 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.

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Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire1997

Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres1992

About this person

He combined early and baroque repertoires with contemporary work, becoming recognised for his portrayal of Oberon in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream and performing world premieres.

Country

United Kingdom