Thomas, Mary (1932–1997)
Thomas, Mary (1932–1997)
Welsh mezzo-soprano. Born 1932 in Swansea, Wales; died 1997; studied at Royal Academy of Music, London.
Played a key role in introducing audiences to many of the major compositions of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies; her performances of the aging, ravaged bride in Maxwell Davies' Miss Donnithorne's Maggot was an international triumph for both the singer and the composer; joined the faculty of Royal Academy of Music.
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