David Rendall obit

International opera singer David Rendall dies in New Forest

 

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A "tour-de-force" international opera singer has died in the New Forest following a long illness, his family has revealed.

British tenor David Rendall died at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.

Born on October 11, 1948, Rendall went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Salzburg Mozarteum before embarking on an international career, taking him to opera houses around the world including La Scala in Milan, Vienna State Opera, and the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires.

Rendall is survived by his wife, the mezzo-soprano Diana Montague, who said the family is "deeply saddened at the loss of David".

She said: "He leaves a big hole in our lives.

“We are very lucky to have his legacy of beautiful recordings, photographs and, of course, our wonderful family who hold David so dearly in their hearts.

“David was a tour-de-force and we have lost a great artist, dear friend, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will stay with us forever in our hearts and in every note we sing.”

Throughout his career, Rendall worked with leading conductors including Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein and James Levine, while also recording music such as Maria Stuarda with Charles Mackerras and Elgar’s The Dream Of Gerontius with Sir Colin Davis and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.