1941 – 2023
Malcolm Rivers writes:
The recent death of our dear friend Graham Clark has robbed the world of one of its greatest singing actors. His versatility, energy and vibrant personality made him a riveting performer to watch; as a colleague, his humour and companionship made him popular in opera companies around the world. We miss him greatly, and Mastersingers will dedicate our forthcoming Opera Unmasked weekend at Aldeburgh (September 2023) to his memory.
Barry Millington in The Guardian:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/26/graham-clark-obituary
Graham’s website has full details of his career:
https://www.grahamclark.org/introduction.html
Some notable videos of his greatest roles:
1994 Berlin Wozzeck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQnFJJh4JpU&t=82s
1992 Bayreuth Siegfried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGUCL_9Zeiw
2003 Barcelona Rheingold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWhca7CCVT0
2019 Berlin Meistersinger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AARnWD7qPQ4
and Graham’s British debut:
1975 Darwin ROH Midnight Gala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxp9mpOUKU Trio from I Lombardi with Greta Elkins & Clifford Grant, conducted by Richard Bonynge (from 24’20”)
