Person Open DS/UK/3191 Bond; Dorothy (17 December 1921-20 November 1952); English coloratura soprano singer Bond Dorothy 17 December 1921-20 November 1952 English coloratura soprano singer Female (cisgender) Dorothy Irene Bond | Dorothy Irene Dobson | Dorothy Irene Jenkins London, England (born)

English Music | Vocals | Soprano White No known disability No known religious affiliation Former spouse of Michael Dobson (oboist) Spouse of Tom William Jenkins (violinist) Heterosexual Dorothy Bond was an English coloratura soprano whose star shone brightly but briefly. She was noted for the purity of her tone and the accuracy of her intonation. She became a favourite singer of Sir Thomas Beecham's, recording the voice of Olympia for the Powell and Pressburger film of Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann in 1950. She also recorded Delius's A Village Romeo and Juliet under Beecham, and Ernest Bloch's Sacred Service under the composer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Bond (2024) 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 11/21/2012 RAHAKIRKBRIDE 6/3/2025 8fee3878-1314-4593-bb00-3d183a1486d4