- Oswald, Arthur Louis
[E] Oswald, Arthur Louis, baritone vocalist,
born at Brighton, July 14, 1858. At first
studied as a pianist, at Paris, 1871-2, and at
Mayence, with Beyschlag, 1873. Entered
R.A.M., 1873, studied with Manuel Garcia
until 1877, when he went to Milan for two
years. Made his debut in opera at Varese,
appearing in Figaro, II Barbiere, Faust, etc.
In 1879 returned to London. Sang at the
Monday Popular Concerts, Crystal Palace, and
Philharmonic Concerts in 1880, achieving a
high' position at once. He has also sung in
oratorio. In 1886 he was appointed a professor
of singing at the R.A.M., and elected a Fellow
in 1891. He was appointed a professor of the
Guildhall School of Music in 1896.entry id: 305-L-5
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