Van Dyke, Ernest
(1861–1923)
Van Dyke, Ernest (2 Apr 1861–31 Aug 1923) Belgian tenor, born Ernest Van Dijck in Antwerp. After study in Louvain and Brussels, he made his opera debut in the French premiere of Lohengrin (Paris) on 3 May 1887, then went to the Vienna Opera from 1888 to 1898, also appearing in Bayreuth as Parsifal in 1888. From 1898 to 1902 he sang Wagner roles at the Metropolitan Opera, then returned to the European stage until 1906, when he retired and taught singing. Van Dyck died in Berlaer-lez-Lierre…