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Nellie Briercliffe
voc, 1889-1966 GB, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
Singer of Classical and Soundtrack
Nellie Briercliffe (April 1889 – 12 December 1966) was an English singer and actress best known for her performances in the mezzo-soprano roles of the Savoy Operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.After playing in the provinces early in her career, Briercliffe joined the D'Oyly Carte, touring for over three years in the Gilbert and Sullivan soubrette roles. She left the company to play in London's the West End, but rejoined D'Oyly Carte for their 1919–20 London season. After this, she played on the West End in musicals and comic plays, with a three-year hiatus from 1924 to 1927, until she finally retired in 1931. She recorded seven of her D'Oyly Carte roles.
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Plays With
| D'Oyly Carte Opera Company |
Popular Tracks 
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I on Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance, Vol. 1 by Various Artists The Pirates of Penzance: Act II on Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance, Vol. 2 by Various Artists The Pirates Of Penzance: Act II: When The Foeman Bares His Steel on The Hey-Day Of Gilbert & Sullivan by Arthur Sullivan & William Schwenck Gilbert Were I Thy Bride (from "The Yeomen Of The Guard") on The Songs Of Arthur Sullivan & William Schwenck Gilbert by Various Artists I Cannot Tell What This Love May Be (from "Patience") on The Songs Of Arthur Sullivan & William Schwenck Gilbert by Various Artists Then, Fred'ric, Let Your Escort...When The Foeman Bares His Steel (from "The Pirates Of Penzance") on The Songs Of Arthur Sullivan & William Schwenck Gilbert by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yeomen Of The Guard | Nellie Briercliffe | 1929 | Album |
| Iolanthe | D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, George Baker, Darrell Fancourt, Derek Oldham, Sydney Granville, Leslie Rands, Bertha Lewis, Nellie Briercliffe | Album |
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