Clara Butt
Dame Clara Ellen Butt (1 February 1872 – 23 January 1936) was an English dramatic contralto and one of the most popular singers from the 1890s through to the 1920s. She had an exceptionally fine contralto voice and an agile singing technique, and impressed contemporary composers such as Saint-Saëns and Elgar; the latter composed his Sea Pictures, Op. 37 with her voice in mind.
Her main career was…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United Kingdom
- Born
- February 1st, 1872
- Died
- January 23rd, 1936
- Labels
- His Master’s Voice