Mary Thomas (soprano)
Averil Mary Thomas was a Welsh soprano.Career
After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, she established herself in the 1960s as a successful early music performer. She appeared as a soloist as well as a member of the Deller Consort. She was also notable for her work in contemporary music. Peter Maxwell Davies wrote pieces with her voice and dramatic ability in mind.She gave the first performances of a number of works by Peter Maxwell Davies, accompanied by the Fires of London.
She appeared at the Proms between 1962 and 1983 singing music ranging from Baroque to Maxwell Davies.
