James Milligan (5 April 1928 – 28 November 1961, Basel) was a Canadian singer who appeared in concerts and operas from the early 1950s until his death in 1961 at the age of 33.[1] In the year of his death he achieved a major triumph at the Bayreuth Festival as Wotan, a.k.a. "The Wanderer", in Richard Wagner's Siegfried for which he achieved international fame.[2] In 1957 he won first prize at the Geneva International Music Competition.[1] His voice type has been variously labeled as either a baritone,[3] dramatic baritone,[1] bass-baritone,[4][5][6] and a bass.[7] Standing at nearly 6 foot 6 inches and possessing a trim athletic build, Milligan was visually striking on stage.[8] This aspect in combination with a charismatic stage personality captivated audiences at theaters in Canada and Europe.[8] His voice is preserved on several recordings made with the English conductor Malcolm Sargent for the EMI record label,[8] and on several recordings made with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.[8][1]
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