Thomas Hemsley
Thomas Jeffrey Hemsley, CBE (12 April 192711 April 2013) was an English baritone. Hemsley was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, and attended Ashby de la Zouch Grammar School. He took a degree in natural sciences from Brasenose College, Oxford.
Also recorded as Thomas Jeffrey Hemsley
Thomas Hemsley
- Born
- 1927 · Coalville.
- Died
- 2013 · London.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- opera singer · university teacher · musician
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
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Born at Coalville in 1927, died in London in 2013.
Njål Sparbo is recorded as having studied under Thomas Hemsley. The recorded working language is English. Employment is recorded with Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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- 1.Alan Blyth. Thomas Hemsley obituary. The Guardian. 2013-04-15.
- 2.Garry Humphreys. Thomas Hemsley: Baritone and inspirational singing teacher. The Independent. 2013-06-16.
- 3.Thomas Hemsley obituary. The Telegraph. 2013-06-12.
- 4.Alasdair Steven. Obituary: Thomas Hemsley CBE, baritone. The Scotsman. 2013-04-30.
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