- Marsh, Alec
[E] Marsh, Alec, baritone vocalist, bona at
Stratford, near Salisbury, Wilts. Studied
under Boyton Smith. Articled to a solicitor,
but deciding to become a singer, entered the
R.A.M. W^hile a student he sang in Randeg-
ger's " The Rival Beauties," at St. George's
Hall, May, 1885. Was Evill prizeholder,
1887. He made his festival debut at Norwich
in 1887, and sang in light opera the same
year. In 1890 he joined the Carl Rosa
Company, and has appeared in a round of
characters with success. He married Miss
Alice Esty, the American soprano, and has
appeared with her on the stage, and in the
concert room. These artists had a successful
tour in Australia.entry id: 271-R-40
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