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Also known as James Thomas Bowman, James Bowman (2)

British countertenor (1941–2023)

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James Thomas Bowman (b. November 6, 1941) is a famous countertenor born in Oxford, England. His career spans opera, oratorio, contemporary music and solo recitals. He began singing as a boy chorister at Ely Cathedral. He later went to New College, Oxford. He was a member of the New College and Christ Church choirs. In 1967 he auditioned for Benjamin Britten's English Opera Group and was cast as Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream, a work with which he has subsequently had a long and distinguish

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Family name
Bowman
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Oxford
Place of death
Redhill
Occupation
opera singer
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
singing
Instrument
voice
Record label
Hyperion Records
Voice type
countertenor
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date of birth
1941-11-06
start of work period
1967-00-00
date of death
2023-03-27
name in native language
James Bowman
end of work period
2023-00-00
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