- Salmond, Norman
[E] Salmond, Norman, bass vocalist, born
at Bradford, Yorkshire, August 27, 1858.
Studied locally, and first came into notice
about 1886. He sung in the " Messiah " at
Leeds Philharmonic Concert, December 19,
1888 ; and made a still more important
appearance at the Saturday Popular Concerts,
London, January 18, 1890, his success being
immediate. He was engaged for the part of
Richard Coeur de Lion in Sullivan's
"Ivanhoe," February, 1891; made his festival
debut in "Elijah," at Leeds, 1892, and has
been heard at Norwich and Handel Festivals.
Sang at the Philharmonic Concerts, March
23, 1893; Crystal Palace, December 15, 1894;
and in the chief provincial centres. Toured
in South Africa, 1895, and in America, 1896 ;
and is now established as an artist of rank.
He married an American lady, who in concerts
in London and the provinces has gained a
reputation as pianist.entry id: 361-R-15
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