Opera singer Bryn Terfel: ‘Who would play me in the film of my life? Meat Loaf’
The bass-baritone on nerves at King Charles’s coronation, upsetting conductor Daniel Barenboim, and a nasty dog bite
Born in north Wales, Bryn Terfel, 59, made his Welsh National Opera debut in 1990. His award-winning discography encompasses opera, musical theatre and Welsh songs. He was knighted in 2017, and last year sang at the King’s coronation. From 16 to 20 December, he performs Bryn’s Christmas in London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol. He has five children and lives in south Wales with his second wife, the harpist Hannah Stone.
What is your greatest fear?
I’ve been a strong advocate that all my five children should be great swimmers, so you can deduce what my fear is.
Read more at The Guardian
Topics
-
Can my ‘inner child’ help me navigate life as an adult?
World - The Guardian - November 5 -
A moment that changed me: a kind stranger saved my life – and changed my attitude
World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
'I married the train driver who saved my life'
Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Trump claims victory: People tell me 'God spared my life for a reason'
Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
The play that changed my life: ‘Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs burned like magnesium’
World - The Guardian - November 12 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
‘Someone who destroyed my life’: rapper Shyne on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in new documentary
World - The Guardian - October 25 -
I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions
World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart
Top stories - BBC News - October 25
More from The Guardian
-
Revealed: Saudi Arabia accused of modifying official Cop29 negotiating text
World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Jaguar boss defends new ad and rebrand amid ‘vile hatred’ online
World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic for Australian Open
World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
Masked gang broke into home of Conor McGregor accuser, Dublin court was told
World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
Arrest warrants for Israeli leaders marks pivotal moment in international law | Beth McKernan
World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago