- Roberts, Frederic Egbert
[E] Roberts, Frederic Egbert, bass vocalist,
born at Newtown, ^Montgomery, September
26, 1847. Was brought up to the printing
and bookselling business, but having a fine
bass voice, studied singing afterwards under
Chevalier Lemmens, P. Kingsbury, J. C.
Beuthen, and Alfred Blume. Has sung at
the principal concerts in London and the
provinces. Made his debut at the Crystal
Palace Concerts, April 21, 1883. Was for
some time a member of the Carl Rosa Opera
Company, and sang at Drury Lane, as well as
on tour in the provinces. Principal bass at
the Italian Church, Hatton Garden, and,
since 1894, musical director there.entry id: 347-R-26
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