LLOYD

lloyd, edward (1845- ), english tenor vocalist, was born in london on the 7th of march 1845, his father, richard lloyd, being vicar choralist at westminster abbey. from 1852 to 1860 he sang in the abbey choir, and was thoroughly trained in music, eventually becoming solo tenor at the chapel royal. he began singing at concerts in 1867, and in 1871 appeared at the gloucester musical festival. his fine evenly-produced voice and pure style at once brought him into notice, and he gradually took the place of sims reeves as the leading english tenor of the day, his singing of classical music, and especially of handel, being particularly admired. at the handel festivals after 1888 he was the principal tenor, and even in the vast auditorium at the crystal palace he triumphed over acoustic difficulties. in 1888, 1890 and 1892 he paid successful visits to the united states; but by degrees he appeared less frequently in public, and in 1900 he formally retired from the platform.