Rhys Meirion | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Rhys Meirion |
Born | Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd | 24 February 1966
Genres | Opera |
Occupation | Classical Tenor |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Sain |
Website | rhysmeirion |
Rhys Meirion is a Welsh opera and classical tenor singer. He was born on 24 February 1966 in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. He joined the English National Opera in 1999 and became a company principal from 2001 to 2004. He has also sung leading roles at Oper Frankfurt, West Australian Opera and Opera Australia.[1] His album Benedictus with the bass-baritone Bryn Terfel was nominated for a Classical Brit Award in 2006.[citation needed]