Thomas, Thomas L. (Thomas Llyfnwy), 1911-1983.
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Thomas, Thomas L. (Thomas Llyfnwy), 1911-1983.
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Thomas, Thomas L. (Thomas Llyfnwy), 1911-1983.
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Thomas Llyfnwy Thomas (1911-1983), native of Maesteg, Wales, was an accomplished baritone who became renowned as "The Voice of Firestone." After the Thomas family settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Thomas became the youngest and first ever Welshman to win The New York Metropolitan Opera House's annual competition. He turned down a contract at the Met for a life of radio broadcasts, live concert performances, lectures, and charitable work. At one point, Thomas was considered the highest paid concert artist in the United States. He retained strong ties with Wales, however, including a selection of Welsh songs in each performance, being invited to join the Gorsedd of Bards, and helping launch a Welsh television station.
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Baritones (Singers)
Folk songs, Welsh
Foreign radio stations
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Opera companies
Radio broadcasters
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Television broadcasting of music
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Wales, South
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Pennsylvania--Scranton
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Canada
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Wales
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