Russell Christopher [SEP] voice type
Russell Christopher
Russell Christopher (12 March 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan – 9 November 2014) was an American operatic baritone who specialized in comprimario roles. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Michigan, where he was a soloist in the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club. His voice teachers included Philip Duey and Raymond McDermot. He made his professional opera debut in 1959 as the Emperor in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot". In 1963 he won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
2013
- Christopher Edward Dodson OBE DL DIoD, appointed 29 May 2013
- Khan Mohammad Juna DL, appointed 29 May 2013
- Brigadier Stephen Charles Matthews DL FRSA, appointed 29 May 2013
- Mr Willie Hartley Russell MVO DL, appointed 1 Sep 2016
- Mr Chris Khoo DL, appointed 1 Sep 2016
- Mrs Mary Riall DL, appointed 1 Sep 2016
- Mrs Felicity Rutland DL MA, appointed 1 Sep 2016
- Mr Kiren Sharma MBE DL, appointed 1 Sep 2016
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