Vocal Signature
His voice was large, dark and resonant. Although it was also rather thickly-textured, London at his best commanded a wide range of dynamics, from delicate ppps to resounding fortes. His musicianship won him acclaim on three continents. London was also a fine actor with a robust stage presence; he was tall, powerfully built and striking.
The immense talent of George London was celebrated twice before his death. In the Carnegie Hall Concert of 1981, introduced by Beverly Sills performances were given by a long list of colleagues. In Vienna, 1984, the world's greatest singers of that era assembled to honor this great artist.
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