World-famous singer dead - as devastated friends say 'he was taken too soon'
ok.co.ukThe world of music is in mourning following the death of renowned singer Steve Davislim, who has sadly passed away at 57 after a long illness.The cause of the Australian's death remains unconfirmed, but his management released a heartfelt statement to their "dear friend" saying: "It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our dear friend and great artist Steve Davislim. "Steve was a man of great humanity and keen intellect who possessed a voice of rare beauty and facility.
One of Australia's most successful international artists, Steve was heard around the globe on the stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses and with the world's leading orchestras and conductors for over three decades." The statement, released to Slipped Disc continued: "We are deeply grateful to Simone Young and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, to Richard Mills and Elizabeth Hill-Cooper and Victorian Opera, to Allanah Dopson and the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival, and to Stefan Cassomenos and the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival for having given us the opportunity to hear him again very recently.
A fine artist taken from us too soon but one whose performances we treasure and whose many recordings we will continue to cherish." Born in Malaysia in 1967 to an Irish mother and Chinese father, Davislim moved to Australia shortly after his birth, reports the Mirror.The star then became based in Vienna, where he sadly died.Throughout his illustrious career as an opera singer, he collaborated with some of Australia's most esteemed conductors, including Simone Young and Sir Charles Mackerras.
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