Stuart Burrows, internationally renowned opera singer, dies at 92

International famous Welsh opera singer Stuart Burrows died at the age of 92 after a short illness.

He was born in Cynon Taf in Rhonda, Cilfynydd, for the first time in 1963 with Galli National Opera, and sang in the world famous La Scala in Milan.

He received his career at Met Opera in New York for 12 seasons and also took part in the Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Opera House in London.

At the summit of his career – in the 1970s and 80s – Burrows took part in his BBC Two series, Stuart Burrows Sings.

Burrows took an honorary doctorate from the University of Wales in 1981, received a Carmarthen Trinity College scholarship in 1989, and also received an honorary scholarship from the University of Aberystwyth.

In 2007, he received a obe for music services.

In a tribute, former United Kingdom Government Culture Minister Kim Howlls said, “Stuart Burrows had an incredible voice, a very remarkable person from the village of South Wales Valleys, a singer of an international famous singer and rugbi actors.

“We have lost a great here and wish my condolences.”

Burrows’ family said he died after a short illness on Sunday morning.

In an article on Facebook, his son Mark said: “Words, (as he likes to say) can not express how much I miss this real Galshman who likes to sing a little!”

Wales Operation and Concert Soprano Beverley Humphreys said Burrows was a “amazing career”.

“It was one of the largest Mozart tenors in the world. From La Scala to Met and Covent Garden. The beauty, sensitivity, lyricism and refined musician of his voice was unique.”

BBC Radio Wales publisher, Burrows not only in the opera, but also the ability to sing in many different types of singing.

“His voice and warm personality touched hearts all over the world.”