Alfred Deller

English counter-tenor singer who re-popularized this style of singing and the use of period instruments for early music performances in the 20th century. He also founded and directed the [a=Deller Consort] and the Stour Music Festival. He is the father of [a=Mark Deller]. b. May 31, 1912 (Margate, England) d. July 16, 1979 (Bologna, Italy)