Hislop, Joseph
From Astro-Databank
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| Birthname | Joseph Dewar Hislop | ||||
| born on | 5 April 1884 at 20:30 (= 8:30 PM ) | ||||
| Place | Edinburgh, Scotland, 55n57, 3w13 | ||||
| Timezone | GMT h0e (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   16°27'   23°14 Asc. 02°15'
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Biography
Scottish rich-voiced, handsome operatic tenor who made his debut in 1914 at the Royal Swedish Opera. During 1920 thru 1931, Hislop toured South Africa, Australia, Europe and the U.S. After retiring in 1937, he taught at the Royal Academy and the Opera School in Stockholm.
Puccini referred to him as "my ideal Rodolfo." Hislop died 5/06/1977, Upper Largo.
Events
- Work : New Job 1914 (Operatic debut)
- Social : Begin Travel 1920 (Touring for performances, 11 years)
- Work : New Career 1937 (Began teaching opera)
- Work : Retired 1937 (From public performances)
- Death, Cause unspecified 6 May 1977 (Age 93)
Source Notes
Frank C. Clifford quotes Caroline Gerard for B.C., British Entertainers, 1997
Categories
- Traits : Body : Appearance gorgeous (Handsome)
- Lifestyle : Work : Travel for work (International performances)
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 92)
- Vocation : Education : Teacher (Opera, music academy's)
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Vocalist/Opera (Pro, noted tenor)
