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Born: August 2, 1912 - Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Died: September 16, 1987 |
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The English bass-baritone, Richard Standen, studied at the Guildhall School of Music. Among his teachers was Walter Hyde.
Richard Standen made his debut at the Royal Albert Hall with The Bach Choir in 1949. He sang at all main Music Festivals in Britain & with many leading Choral Societies. He participated in BBC Prom Concerts & broadcasts frequently in Choral Works & Recitals on TV & Sound. Engagements abroad included Holland, Belgium, Austria, Contemporary Festival of Music Cologne in 1958: Händel Festival Barcelona in 1959; Haydn Festival Madrid in 1959. He specialised in oratorio and opera and also gave recitals.
Recordings: for Westminster, Nixa, Pye, HMV.
Richard Standen taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London from 1963 to 1983. Among his pupils was Alastair Miles. He was a member of Incorporated Society of Musicians and Association of English Singers & Teachers. He was married with Marian Hughes. His hobbies: carpentry, walking. |
