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Clara Butt
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Born in Southwick, Sussex
Born on 1st of February 1872
Died on 23rd of January 1936

Born 1872. Died 1936 - English concert and operatic contralto.


In 1892 made debut in The Golden Legend. Performed mainly in concert halls and at English music festivals. Elgar wrote Sea Pictures for her. Married English baritone Robert Rumford. Toured USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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