Lecture
Patrick Bade
Paul Robeson
Summary
A moving and inspiring appreciation of singer, actor, athlete, and courageous political activist Paul Robeson (1898–1976).
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.
He most likely had some singing and acting lessons. But no, he did not attend a conservatoire or have any real formal training.