Philip Ritte [SEP] voice type
Philip Ritte
Philip Ritte (8 January 1871 – 14 December 1954) was a British tenor of the early 20th century. He made his stage debut in London's West End singing in Gilbert and Sullivan and other comic operas and musicals. He went on to enjoy great popularity as a concert singer of ballads during the Edwardian era and the First World War, and also as a performer in concert parties at The Oval, Margate in Kent. He made a number of recordings.
Early years and personal life.
The Ariel record catalogue from 1912 stated: [Stanley Kirkby is] the fortunate possessor of a rich and powerful baritone voice ...
Broadcasts.
During the 1930s Kirkby broadcast on BBC radio variety shows, for example in 1933 he took part in a "Memories" programme which included Fred Wildon and Philip Ritte among others, and was presented by Harry Hudson. In 1935 he appeared in "Out of Town Tonight" a variety programme which was compered by Dave Burnaby and included the comedian Tommy Handley, Hudson again and