THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY

Doreen (Lynn) Williamson

Doreen (Lynn) Williamson (1970-73)

[Born Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire]

Soprano Doreen Williamson studied at the Marchesi Singing Academy in Manchester before joining the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company chorus in September 1970. She served for three seasons, appearing on occasion as Fleta in Iolanthe during her last year with the Company.

Miss Williamson left the D'Oyly Carte in the summer of 1973. She was the brother of D'Oyly Carte baritone Howard Williamson, and was for a time married to fellow chorister Mark Nelson.




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