Ryland Davies Born 1943 Tenor
Born in Cwm, South Wales, Davies’s first love as a teenager was rugby; indeed, he didn’t enter formal musical study in Manchester until his late teens. Blessed with a natural vocal talent, he, with later debuts at the Royal Opera House (1969) and Met Opera (1975). He will be remembered for his seemingly effortless delivery and memorable character roles, not to mention solo performances in a variety of sacred works and oratorios. A dedicated teacher, Davies taught over the years at the Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Academy and Royal College, and also in Madrid.
