- Rousbey, Arthur
[E] Rousbey, Arthur, baritone vocalist,
studied in Italy under Sangiovanni, and in
London under T. A. Wallworth. First sang
in opera in Charles Durand's Company, then
from 1878 appeared in a round of characters
in the Gilbert-Sullivan operas, in London,
the provinces, and America. In 1884 he sang
in Nessler's " Piper of Hamelin," at Covent
Garden ; and subsequently in Italian opera,
in "Rigoletto," etc. He has also been heard
in concerts in various places. About 1888 he
organised an opera company of his own,
which has appeared in every important town
in the United Kingdom, and has had several
successful seasons in London. He produced,
for the first time on any stage, Daniele
Pellegrini's opera, " Mercedes," at Dublin,
January 11, 1896 ; and has given, with ex-
cellent ensemble, a large number of standard
works.entry id: 356-L-61
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