British opera singer Norman Bailey was known for his penetrating timbre, vivid diction, and dramatic acting. He was a Wagner specialist with a deep understanding of his characters' psychological complexities. He was born in Birmingham, England in 1933 and his family moved to South Africa after the end of World War II. Bailey's talent for singing was first discovered while he was a theology student at Rhodes University. After hearing him sing, his vocal instructor suggested that he change his major to music, which was ultimately very good advice. Later, he studied at the Vienna...