Randall Scarlata, a fine baritone, lacked the bass notes occasionally needed.

The main problem is the scoring, which often covered the vocalist (James Bobick, a fine young baritone) with avalanches of instrumental sound.

He went on to become one of the finest baritones of his age.

But in understanding his work it is critical to remember that he was a fine baritone and a fleet pianist who performed these songs accompanying himself.

Gilbert praised him as a "fine baritone" and an "excellent actor".

Harold, whoever he was, had a fine baritone, with indignant overtones.

He was a fine baritone and sang in the choir of St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide.

Jenny, clutching an army green sack, arrives in a bar run by George (the excellent Ed Dixon), a portly fellow with a fine baritone.

So, I should not have been so surprised to find myself engrossed by two new recordings featuring two fine baritones.

But the best case for singing songs in translation was made by Marcus DeLoach, a fine baritone who puts words across with clarity and naturalness.