Person Open DS/UK/10559 Van Allan; Richard Van (1935-2008); British operatic bass singer Van Allan Richard Van 1935-2008 British operatic bass singer Male

Richard Van Allan CBE (28 May 1935 – 4 December 2008) was a versatile British operatic bass singer who had a lengthy career. He sang varied repertoire at Covent Garden and English National Opera, as well as at numerous important houses worldwide. With his distinctive profile and memorable stage presence, he made a powerful impression in many roles, from Wagner, Verdi and Mozart, to Gilbert and Sullivan. The Times wrote that he embodied "all the virtues that make the complete artist — vocal beauty and technique, musicianship, language, dramatic ability, stylistic authority". 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 RAHhbaulcombe 12/19/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 db38ca88-45cc-4a26-8707-90963d85dfcc