Bryn Terfel

Date of Birth: November 9, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Bryn Terfel, born Bryn Terfel Jones, is a renowned Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. He was born on November 9, 1965, in Pant Glas, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Bryn Terfel grew up in a musical family and showed a keen interest in singing from a young age. He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he won several prestigious awards, including the Kathleen Ferrier Memorial Scholarship in 1988. Terfel made his operatic debut in 1990 as Guglielmo in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” with the Welsh National Opera. His international breakthrough came in 1991 when he won the Lieder Prize in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. This success led to engagements at leading opera houses worldwide, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Vienna State Opera. Known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, Terfel has performed a wide range of roles, from Mozart’s Figaro to Wagner’s Wotan. He has also recorded extensively, earning numerous awards for his recordings of opera, musical theatre, and traditional Welsh songs.

5 Interesting Facts about Bryn Terfel

1. Bryn Terfel was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to music.

2. He is fluent in both Welsh and English and often performs in both languages.

3. Terfel has a particular fondness for the music of Richard Wagner and has performed many of his roles, including Wotan and Hans Sachs.

4. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Renée Fleming, and Sting.

5. In addition to his opera career, Terfel has released several albums of traditional Welsh music, bringing the culture of his homeland to a global audience.