Person Open DS/UK/10656 Adams; Donald (20 December 1928-8 April 1996); English operatic bass singer Adams Donald 20 December 1928-8 April 1996 English operatic bass singer Male (cisgender) Charles Donald Adams Bristol, England (born)

English Musician | Vocals | Bass, Opera White No known disability No known religious affiliation Spouse of Muriel Harding (D'Oyly Carte soprano singer) Heterosexual Donald Adams was an English opera singer and actor, best known for his performances in bass-baritone roles of the Savoy operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and his own company, Gilbert and Sullivan for All. Adams began his career with the BBC Repertory Company in 1944. Among other early performances, he was leading man with Great Yarmouth Repertory Company for two years. In 1951, he joined the D'Oyly Carte organisation and soon became the company's principal bass until 1969. With Thomas Round and Norman Meadmore, he formed the touring company, Gilbert and Sullivan for All, in which he continued to sing bass and bass-baritone roles as well as directing. By the early 1980s, Adams was performing in opera and operetta throughout Britain and abroad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Adams (2022) 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 12/20/2013 RAHAKirkbride 6/6/2022 5364f602-1694-46cd-a187-aa238dbd3a1c