Clara Butt
British singer (1872–1936)
Biography
Dame Clara Ellen Butt (1 February 1872 – 23 January 1936) was an English dramatic contralto and one of the most popular singers from the 1890s through to the 1920s. She had an exceptionally fine contralto voice and an agile singing technique, and impressed contemporary composers such as Saint-Saëns and Elgar; the latter composed his Sea Pictures, Op. 37 with her voice in mind.
Her main career was as a recitalist and concert singer. She appeared in only two operatic productions, both of Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. Later in her career she frequently appeared in recitals together with her husband, the baritone Kennerley Rumford. She made numerous recordings for the gramophone.
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Career highlights
Genres
- classical music
Instruments
- voice
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Kennerley Rumford
Awards & honours (2)
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
Quick answers about Clara Butt
- How old was Clara Butt?
- Clara Butt died on January 23, 1936 at the age of 63.
- When is Clara Butt's birthday?
- Clara Butt was born on February 1, 1872.
- Where was Clara Butt born?
- Clara Butt was born in Southwick.
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- Clara Butt's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Clara Butt is a citizen of United Kingdom.
- What does Clara Butt do?
- Clara Butt is known as opera singer.
- Who has Clara Butt been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Clara Butt's spouse is or was Kennerley Rumford.
