The British Musical Biography

[E] Courtney, Wililam, tenor vocalist, born
in Monmouthshire. Studied under F. Bodda,
Sidney Naylor, and afterwards with Vannuc-
cini, at Florence. Toured with Louisa Pyne
and F. Bodda; sang in Cellier's "Nell
Gwynne," and Sullivan's " Trial by Jury,"
when first produced ; and was, for a short
time, a member of the Carl Rosa Opera Com-
pany. Subsequently went to America, singing
first at Boston. Settled as a teacher, in New
York, removing to Denver, Colorado, 1896.

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