W. H. Weiss

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W. H. Weiss

Willoughby Hunter Weiss (2 April 1820, Liverpool - 24 October 1867, London) was an English oratorio and opera singer and composer. He became one of the most celebrated bass singers of the 19th century, and sang in the premieres of many English works.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 2, 1820 (Liverpool), Died October 24, 1867 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1905 - 1923

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-2910	12-in.	11/27/1905	The village blacksmith	Alan Turner	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Columbia	6198	12-in.	approximately 1911	The village blacksmith	Robert Howe	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Columbia	76466	12-in.	approximately 1919	The village blacksmith	Norman Allin ; Hamilton Harty	Bass vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Columbia	76856	12-in.	approximately 1923	The village blacksmith	Albert W. Ketelbey ; Kenneth Walters	Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra	composer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Weiss, W. H.," accessed November 18, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109785.

Weiss, W. H.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/109785.

"Weiss, W. H.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 November 2024.