George London (May 30, 1920–March 24, 1985) was a Montreal-born concert and operatic bass-baritone. After extensive concertising with tenor Mario Lanza and soprano Frances Yeend as part of the Bel Canto Trio in 1947-48, London was engaged by the Vienna State Opera, with whom he scored his first major success in 1949. He made his debut with the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1951. In 1958, London performed the leading role of Wotan, in the groundbreaking recording of Richard Wagner's opera Das Rheingold, conducted by George Solti, and produced by John Culshaw for Decca. A paralyzed vocal cord ended his singing career prematurely in 1967. is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... A bass-baritone is a singing voice that shares certain qualities of both the baritone and the bass. ... Mario Lanza as Giuseppe Verdis Otello. ... The American soprano Frances Yeend (1918 - ) was born in Vancouver, Washington. ... The Bel Canto Trio was created by Columbia Artists Management in 1947. ... Vienna State Opera (German: Wiener Staatsoper), located in Vienna, Austria, is one of the most important opera companies in Europe. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Metropolitan Opera is located at Lincoln Center in New York, New York. ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other meanings of Odin and Wotan see Odin (disambiguation) Odin (Old Norse Óðinn, Swedish Oden) is usually considered the supreme god of Germanic and Norse mythology. ... Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or music dramas as they were later called). ... For the famous train, see Rheingold Express. ... Sir Georg Solti (October 21, 1912 - September 5, 1997) was a well-known orchestral and operatic conductor, who was still actively engaged in performing right up until his death. ... John Culshaw (born Southport 28 May 1924, died London 27 April 1980), was a pioneering classical record producer for Decca. ... It has been suggested that Decca Music Group be merged into this article or section. ...

In 1971, London established the George London Foundation for Singers, which gives grants to young opera singers early in their careers. $57,000 is given each year to the winners of an annual competition.[1] From 1975 until 1980 he was general director of the Washington Opera (later the Washington National Opera). The Washington National Opera is a world-class opera company in Washington, D.C., USA, Its artistic director is the Spanish tenor, Plácido Domingo. ... The Washington National Opera is a world-class opera company in Washington, D.C., USA. Its general director is the Spanish tenor, Plácido Domingo. ...

He died in Armonk, New York. Armonk is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of North Castle in Westchester County, New York. ...

References

• London, Nora.George London: Of Gods and Demons. Fort Worth: Baskerville, 2005 (ISBN 1-880909-74-X)

External links

• [2] from the George London Foundation
• George London Foundation