John Leighton Brecknock (29 November 1937 – 30 May 2017) was an English operatic tenor. He was born at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, joined the chorus of Sadler's Wells Opera in 1967 and graduated to small solo roles. He made his Covent Garden debut in 1974 as Fenton in Verdi's Falstaff with Tito Gobbi. In 1977 he co-starred at the Paris Opéra with Teresa Berganza in Rossini's La Cenerentola, and in 1978 sang Don Ottavio in Mozart's Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, to the Donna Anna of Joan Sutherland, who wrote of his "beautiful glossy voice and easy technique". In London he performed at English National Opera, the Royal Opera and the Proms.Among Brecknock's Mozart roles were a priest and an armed man in The Magic Flute, Ferrando in Così fan tutte and Belmonte in The Seraglio. In the Italian repertoire, his roles included Alfredo in La traviata, the Count in The Barber of Seville, Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi and the title role in Count Ory. Among his roles in French operas were the title role in Werther, Iopas in Les Troyens, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Des Grieux in Manon and Bénédict in Béatrice et Bénédict.Brecknock's repertoire included several opéras comiques and operettas. His Offenbach roles included the title characters in Bluebeard and Robinson Crusoe, Paris in La belle Hélène, and Pluto in Orpheus in the Underworld. In Gilbert and Sullivan he sang the Defendant in Trial by Jury, and Tolloller in Iolanthe.In less-frequently performed operas Brecknock's roles included the Page in Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, Jupiter in Handel's Semele, and Adriano in Meyerbeer's Il crociato in Egitto.
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Some of their strengths
John Brecknock has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Generous, Kind, Energetic, Creative, Intelligent, and Practical.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, John Brecknock is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know John Brecknock well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe John Brecknock as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, John Brecknock is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, John Brecknock tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of John Brecknock's challenges
While John Brecknock has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, John Brecknock can be Impulsive, Careless, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.
Impulsive and Careless
One of John Brecknock's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Indecisive and Materialistic
John Brecknock is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Irritable and Callous
Finally, John Brecknock also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
