- Robert Carr (baritone)
Robert Carr (
12 April 1881 –20 November 1948 ) was an Englishbaritone singer and prolific recording artist. Born in London, he studied at theGuildhall School of Music and Drama under Bantock Pierrepoint. He recorded under his own name and as variously Richard Condor, William Duncan, Harry Durrant, Robert Durrant, Ernest Gray, Bobby Gray, Robert Oswald, and perhaps some others. [ [http://www.jabw.demon.co.uk/carr1.htm Robert Carr] ] His recording repertoire was varied rangiing from popular songs of the day, sentimental songs, hymns and sacred songs, British patriotic songs (particularly during the First World War) as well as Classical music, most notably a complete recording ofGounod 's "Faust" in 1929 under SirThomas Beecham under the Columbia label. He also took part in recordings of severalGilbert andSullivan operattas as well asEdward German 's "Merrie England" under the direction of Joe Batten.In addition to being a recording, concert and opera singer, Robert Carr was also a leading figure with concert parties which provided light entertainment at British holiday resorts in the years before the Second World War. He owned one such party called the Georgians.
During the
Second World War , Robert Carr worked for ENSA, an organisation which provided entertainment for British servicemen serving in the war. After the war, he also taught singing at his old music college, theGuildhall School of Music and Drama .He died in
Essex , England on20 November 1948.Recordings
Recordings include:
* "Gounod: Faust" Harold Williams (baritone), Robert Carr (baritone), Robert Easton (bass),Muriel Brunskill (contralto) Clarence Raybould (conductor) Dutton Laboratories
* "So Near The Kingdom (Sacred)" Robert Carr - Ethel Toms Contralto, Baritone Duet - Orch. Acc.Gennett 9080-B
* "Beautiful Birds, Sing On" J. Howe / Robert Carr Baritone-- Orch. Acc. Gennett 9082-A
* "What Will You Do With Jesus" Ethel Toms & Robert Carr Contralto, Baritone Duet with Orch. Acc. Gennett 9092-A
* "Hold Thou My Hand" Robert Carr Baritone with Orch. Acc. Gennett 9092-B [ [http://www.library.ucla.edu/music/mlsc/78/gen31.htm UCLA Music Library Special Collections: Gennett Collection: Page 31] ]
* "The Rosary" Nevin / Robert Carr Baritone with Orch. Acc. Gennett 4669-A
* "Hiding In Thee" Robert Carr Baritone Gennett 4674-B [ [http://www.library.ucla.edu/music/mlsc/78/gen8.htm UCLA Music Library Special Collections: Gennett Collection: Page 8] ]
* "The songs my Mother sang" Winner 2404
* "All aboard for the bye-bye land" Winner 2315
* "Turn On, Old Time" Cameron, Wilfrid Virgo & Robert Carr, Trio Winner 2349
* "I am the King of Spain" Wilfrid Virgo & Robert Carr, Duet
* "Come sing to me" Winner 2111
* "We were Sweethearts" Winner 2247 [ [http://www.78rpm.net.nz/her_min.htm New Zealand's First Record Labels] ]References
External links
* [http://www.jabw.demon.co.uk/carr2.htm Discography]
* [http://www.jabw.demon.co.uk/zwarg.htm Discography of Robert Carr (Baritone)]
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