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CodeDS/UK/2065
NameAlan; Hervey (1910-1982); English operatic bass singer
Dates22 February 1910-12 January 1982
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginWhistable, England (born)
BiographyHervey Alan OBE was an English operatic bass and voice teacher. During his career he sang leading roles with most of Great Britain's major opera institutions, including the Edinburgh Festival, the Glyndebourne Festival, the Royal Opera House, the Sadler's Wells Opera, and the Welsh National Opera.

After retiring from opera performance in 1963, Alan continued to appear as a concert singer up until his death. He also taught on the voice faculty at the Royal College of Music and worked as a lay vicar at Westminster Abbey.

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