Person Open DS/UK/10069 Garrett; Eric (1931-2009); English operatic bass Garrett Eric 1931-2009 English operatic bass Male

Eric Garrett (10 June 1931, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire, England — Majorca, Spain, 7 May 2009) was an English operatic bass. Garrett was a member of the roster of singers at the Royal Opera, London at Covent Garden for forty years. He joined the opera company's chorus in 1956 and was promoted to principal in 1962. He sang more than fifty roles with the Royal Opera during his lengthy career, particularly excelling in comprimario roles. His deft characterization of the Sacristan in the 1964 Franco Zeffirelli staging of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca was particularly admired. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 12/11/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 cd8202d0-56f4-429b-bc97-ff9acac151d8