The British Musical Biography

[E] Latter, Richard, bass vocalist, born at
Bromley, Kent, July 22, 1823. Received his
first instruction from his brother William, and
entered the R.A.M., in 1841, intending to
become a pianist ; but his voice developing
power, he took to singing, studying under
Crivelli. A. R. A.M., 1849. He sang at various
concerts in London and the provinces, and
made his stage debut at the Princess's Theatre,
as Malatesta in "Don Pasquale." He also
played in opera at Bath, Birmingham, Man-
chester, and other places up to 1851, when he
settled in Aberdeen as teacher, remaining
there till 1871. He is now a professor of
singing at the Guildhall School of Music, and
F.R.A.M.

[+] William Latter, his elder brother, a pian-
ist, entered the R.A.M., in 1831. His life
was spent chiefly in teaching, and he died at
Lee, Kent, November 15, 1884, in his 69th
year. He was also a Fellow of the R.A.M.

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