Warren-Smith, Neil
(1930–1981)> BASS BARITONE
Warren-Smith, NeilWarren-Smith, NeilNeil Warren-Smith [Neil Smith] (* St Kilda 1930; † 28 July 1981), bass baritone. While working as a butcher Smith had lessons with Ethel Manders and Henry Thomas and won the Melbourne Eisteddfod in 1947. He sang in St Paul's Cathedral choir and at the first Music for the People concert in 1948, was a finalist in the Mobil Quest and as Neil Warren-Smith toured Australia in concert. He studied with Henry and Annie Portnoj, then made his operatic debut as…