Music/Dance
BLACK
(Andrew, 1859-1920, Scottish Baritone)
Postcard photo by J. Russell and sons, signed and inscribed
Yours very truly, showing him head and shoulders sporting a fine moustache, 5½ x 3½, no place, no date, circa
Item Date: 1903
Background
He was primarily known for his performances in oratorios and other works from the concert repertoire. He was particularly admired for his performances of Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah which he first performed at the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in 1894. He made several recordings for His Master's Voice in London from 1901-1906 which are chronicled in volume one of The Record of Singing.
Stock No. 42338