| Code | DS/UK/5834 |
| Name | Newbury; Philip (6 February 1863-13 January 1936); English born New Zealander tenor |
| Dates | 6 February 1863-13 January 1936 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Jersey, Channel Islands (born) |
| Relationships | Spouse of Emily Spada (soprano - also known as Emily Spader) |
| Biography | Philip Newbury was an English-born, New Zealand raised tenor singer. At the age of 21 he travelled to Europe of further his studies of music and received tuition in Milan, Germany and London. In Italy he sang operatic works so successfully that he was asked to remain in Italy and take out naturalisation papers.
When Sims Reeves retired, he paid Newbury the high tribute of proclaiming him as his successor. He also had the honour of singing before three generations of English royalty. On his return to New Zealand he sang in numerous concerts for the Dunedin Choral and Orchestral Societies. |