Person Open DS/UK/2079 Fear; Arthur (1902-1984); Welsh bass-baritone Fear Arthur 1902-1984 Welsh bass-baritone Male

Arthur Fear (1902–1984), was a Welsh bass and baritone opera singer. Born in Cwmcelyn, Blaina in 1902, he worked underground in the colliery until receiving a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in 1923, where he studied under Thomas Meux. While a student he attracted attention for his performances in Falstaff and as Hans Sachs in Meistersinger, his first professional role with the British National Opera Company, and one which became his hallmark. After leaving the Royal Academy in 1928, Fear joined the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden.He toured with the Covent Garden Opera Company all over the United Kingdom, later joining the Carl Rosa Opera Company. 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 RAHSkeyte 9/28/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 6e80f6e5-c1ec-4489-bdb7-4d97421e3dd7