Joll, Phillip
Joll, Phillip (b Merthyr Tydfil, 1954). Welsh baritone. Sang Wotan in Das Rheingold at RNCM 1978. Prof. début ENO 1978 (the Bonze in Madam Butterfly). Joined WNO 1979, singing several prin. roles, incl. Wotan in Ring cycle 1983–5 (perf. also at CG 1986). CG début 1982; NY Met début 1987.
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