Walter Hyde, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Hyde

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1875

Place of Birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 11-Nov-1951

Profession: opera singer, music pedagogue

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Walter Hyde (6 February 1875 – 11 November 1951) was a British tenor, actor and teacher of voice whose career spanned genres from musical theatre to grand opera.
In 1901 he sang Borrachio in the premiere of Stanford's Much Ado About Nothing and soon appeared in London's West End in light opera and Edwardian musical comedy.
He appeared regularly at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden between 1908 and 1924, becoming known for roles in Wagner operas, among others, both in Britain and America.
He was also in demand as a concert artist.
In his later years he was Professor of Voice at the Guildhall School of Music where his students included Geraint Evans and Owen Brannigan.