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Welsh baritone Evans made his debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1948, and became the company's principal baritone until his retirement in 1984. At 22, he was Britten's first choice for the title role in 'Billy Budd', but finding some of the part too high for his voice, he sang instead the role of Mr Flint, the sailing master. Britten also created the role of Lord Mountjoy in 'Gloriana' of 1953 for Evans. Peter Grimes and Billy Budd were two of his first choices when invited to direct his own operatic productions in the USA. Evans sang many roles throughout the world, but he was particularly associated with the characters of Falstaff and Figaro.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Sir Geraint Llewellyn Evans (1922–1992)

Date

c.1984

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 42.5 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

5742

Acquisition method

purchased, 1984

Work type

Bust

National Portrait Gallery, London

St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England

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