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Anne Howells

1941 – 2022

British operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1941)

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About Anne Howells

Lived 1941 – 2022 (aged 81). Anne Howells was a British musician, opera singer, singer and mezzo-soprano.

Anne Elizabeth Howells (12 January 1941 – 18 May 2022) was a British operatic mezzo-soprano.

Biography Howells was born in Southport, Lancashire, on 12 January 1941, the daughter of Trevor Howells and Mona Howells (née Hewart). She was educated at Sale Grammar School, where her teachers included Alfred Higson. She further studied music at the Royal Manchester College of Music (now the Royal Northern College of Music), Howells continued singing studies with Vera Rózsa. Nicholas Maw's The Rising of the Moon (as Cathleen) and of Richard Rodney Bennett's Victory (as Lena). Following her retirement from public performance, Howells taught at the Royal Academy of Music.

Howells was married three times. Her first marriage to Ryland Davies was from 1966 to 1981. Her second marriage was to Stafford Dean, from 1981 to 1988, and produced a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Laura. Both marriages ended in divorce. Her third marriage was to Peter Fyson, which lasted until his death in 2005. Howells died from myeloma in Andover, Hampshire on 18 May 2022, at the age of 81. Her children survive her.

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Important facts

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Education
Sale Grammar School, Royal Manchester College of Music
Also known as
Anne Elizabeth Howells

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ryland Davies
Spouse
Stafford Dean

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anne Howells?

British operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1941)

When was Anne Howells born?

Anne Howells was born on 12 January 1941 in Southport.

When did Anne Howells die?

Anne Howells died on 18 May 2022 in Andover.

What was Anne Howells's occupation?

Anne Howells was a musician, opera singer, singer and mezzo-soprano.

What nationality was Anne Howells?

Anne Howells was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Howells

· Wikidata: Q29992647

· DBpedia: Anne Howells

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