SHEFFIELD'S first citizen was among those who paid tribute to city-born opera star Peter Glossop at a service held in London to mark the anniversary of his death.
The Wadsley-born baritone, a former pupil at High Storrs Grammar School, died last autumn aged 80.
Tributes to the singer read aloud during a service at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, were sent by the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, La Scala, Milan, Metropolitan Opera, New York, singers Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dame Gwyneth Jones, Montserrat Caballé and Stuart Burrows, plus conductor Sir Colin Davis.
Lord Mayor of Sheffield Coun Graham Oxley sent a message which read: "He was a very well-liked man and a superb baritone who made an outstanding contribution to music and the arts."
Coun Oxley called the service a "fitting recognition of his remarkable talent and his passion for singing".
Jose Carreras said: "It was a real treat to share the stage with such a magnificent artist. Peter's talent and charismatic personality made him a very special baritone of his generation."
And Placido Domingo said: "It was a privilege to work with him, and our world of opera is diminished by his loss."
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