He studied singing under J. Günther in
Stockholm. In 1899 he made his debut at the Stockholm Royal Opera as Lothario in
‘’Mignon’’ of A. Thomas. He remained a
member of this opera house till 1917 . Since 1917 he worked as a concert agent
and pedagogue in Stockholm. From 1899-1910 he was married the contralto Julia
Jahnke-Mandahl (1873-1944), who also worked at the Royal Opera, where both took
part among other things in 1910 in the premiere of the opera ‘’Arlnjot’’ of
Wilhelm Peterson-Berger. A daughter, mezzo-soprano Birgit Mandal (1900-1973),
who appeared in the 1925-1932 seasons again at the Royal Opera, came from this
marriage.
Chronology of some appearances
1899-1917 Stockholm Royal Opera
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