Clara Butt

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Dame Clara Butt (b. February 1, 1872 in Southwick, d. January 23, 1936 in North Stoke, Oxfordshire) was a celebrated contralto. Butt made her début in London at the Albert Hall in Sir Arthur Sullivan’s Golden Legend. She made many gramophone recordings, often accompanied by the (uncredited) pianist Miss Lillian Bryant. In 1900 she married a fellow singer, the baritone Kennerley Rumford. Besides singing in many important festivals and concerts, she was honored with royal commands from Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George. Clara Butt was created Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE)in 1920, and died at the age of 63 in 1936. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Clara Butt (Recorded 1909 - 1925)

Songs And Arias

Prima Voce: Clara Butt

Dame Clara Butt

Dame

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First World War.com

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The Golden Age Of Great Contraltos & Mezzos

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The First World War: 100 Original American & British Historical Hit Recordings from the Great War

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Scott's Music Box: Music From Terra Nova - The British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913)

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Scott's Music Box

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The Definitive Collection of the 19th Century's Greatest Virtuosos： Female Singers 2 (pre-1915 Vintage Record)

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Abide with me

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