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James Bowman

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British countertenor (1941-2023)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1941 to 2023 · aged 81
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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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1997Commander of the Order of the British Empire
1992Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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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. 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.

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United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1941 to 2023 · aged 81
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9 languages

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