Alan Blyth

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Geoffrey Alan Blyth (27 July 1929 – 14 August 2007) was an English music critic, author, and musicologist who was particularly known for his writings within the field of opera.[1][2] He was a specialist on singers and singing.[1] Born in London, Blyth's earliest musical experiences were at Rugby school.[1] He attended the music lectures of Professor Jack Westrup.[1] After graduation, he returned to London as a journalist and publisher.[1] He wrote for The Times and The Gramophone reviews, interviews and obituaries.[1] He was a long time contributor to the British magazine Opera.[3]

Articles[]

  • "Alan Blyth". The Guardian. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  • "Alan Blyth: An interview with Heinz Holliger". The Gramophone. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2021.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Reed, Philip (15 August 2007). "Obituary: Alan Blyth". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Alan Blyth". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 23 July 2021. (subscription required)
  3. ^ Baker, Janet, and Max Loppert. "Alan Blyth, 1929–2007." Opera Magazine (2007): 1168–1171.
  • C. Mackenzie. "Tribute: Alan Blyth", The Gramophone (2007), Volume 85, Issues 1024–1026, page 10.


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