Who was Anthony Rolfe Johnson?
Q: Who was Anthony Rolfe Johnson?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson was a famous English operatic tenor.
Q: When was Anthony Rolfe Johnson born?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson was born on 5th November 1940.
Q: Which types of music was Anthony Rolfe Johnson famous for singing?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson was especially famous for singing the music of Monteverdi, Mozart, and Benjamin Britten.
Q: Which other famous operatic tenor did Anthony Rolfe Johnson sing many of the roles of?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson sang many of the operatic roles which Britten had written for Peter Pears to sing.
Q: When did Anthony Rolfe Johnson die?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson died on 21st July 2010.
Q: Was Anthony Rolfe Johnson awarded any honours during his lifetime?
A: Yes, Anthony Rolfe Johnson was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) during his lifetime.
Q: What was Anthony Rolfe Johnson's greatest achievement as an operatic tenor?
A: Anthony Rolfe Johnson's greatest achievement as an operatic tenor was his ability to sing the music of Monteverdi, Mozart, and Benjamin Britten with great skill and passion.
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