Frank Celli
Frank Celli (1845-1904)[] was a bass-baritone opera singer
Also found as Frank H. Celli
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Biography
Born Francis Standing Dalston, London, April 8, 1845. Though he did not initially receive much vocal training, he made a successful début as "Mat of the Mint" in The Beggar's Opera in 1862 (Marylebone Theatre, London), followed by other stage and concert work, and eventually in the 1860s a period of study with Hermine Rudersdorff, reinforced by a concert tour which he undertook with Carlotta Patti.
He had adopted the professional name Frank Celli (or Frank H. Celli) and his career as operatic singer blossomed, inter alia as a member of the Carl Rosa Company on its first seasons in London. Thereafter he turned to light opera, undertaling various internationl tours, notably touring the USA and Canada.
He was the father of the actress Faith Celli (1888–1942)[1] (born Dorothy Faith Standing).
Celli passed away in London on Dec 27 December, 1904.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Sources
Harold Rosenthal. 2001. "Celli, Frank H." in Grove Music Online[2]
D.C. Boonzaier, 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in SA Review, 9 March and 24 August 1923. (Reprinted in Bosman 1980: pp. 374-439.)
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
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