ROLES PERFORMED (Listed alphabetically by composer)
Sung in original language unless indicated.
For Oratorios performed, scroll to bottom of page.
BERNSTEIN
The Governor, Martin, Grand Inquisitor, King Theodore in “CANDIDE”
c. Patrick Bailey, dir. John Fulljames, choreog: Maxine Braham
The Opera Group tour (Richmond Theatre, Bromley Churchill, Basingstoke Anvil, Poole Lighthouse, Brighton Theatre Royal, Salisbury Playhouse, Buxton Festival) 2003
BERNSTEIN
Vanderdendur, Grand Inquisitor, King Hermann Augustus in
“CANDIDE”
c. Oliver Gooch, dir: Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna / Iford Arts (Iford Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Stowe) 2018
BERNSTEIN
Lonigan in “WONDERFUL TOWN”
c. Richard Balcombe, dir: Antony McDonald, choreog: Philippe Giraudeau
Grange Park Opera 2004
CHURCHILL, Pete
Zeus, Oracle at Delphi & Confucius in “RING ROUND THE WORLD”
MD Pete Churchill/Brendan Dowse, dir. Mark Tinkler
English Pocket Opera, Unicorn Theatre (London), Rose Theatre (Kingston upon Thames), Pleasance Theatre (London), Broadway Theatre (Barking), West Road Concert Hall (Cambridge), Royal Albert Hall 2012
COKER, Tim
Eric Stale in “WALKING NOT DRIVING”
c. Patrick Bailey, dir: John Fulljames
The Opera Group tour (Newbury, Basingstoke, Salisbury, Poole, Huddersfield, High Wycombe, Lichfield Festival, Buxton Festival) 2004
CRESSWELL, Luke & McNICHOLAS, Steve
Tenor soloist (man in shower) in “LOST AND FOUND ORCHESTRA”
MD Luke Cresswell, dir: Steve McNicholas
Lost & Found Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London 2008/09
FAURE
Un Patre in “PENELOPE”
c. Jean-Luc Tingaud, dir. Renaud Doucet
Wexford Festival Opera 2005
FLOYD
Elder Hayes in “SUSANNAH”
c. Christopher Larkin, dir. John Fulljames
Wexford Festival Opera 2005
GLUCK
Orpheus in “ORPHEUS & EURYDICE” (in English)
MD Philip Voldman, dir. Mark Tinkler
English Pocket Opera Company, Platform Theatre London, (plus extracts performed at the Royal Albert Hall) 2014
GOUNOD
Faust in “Faust”
c. Richard Lewis, dir. Rita Henderson
Edinburgh Grand Opera, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 2008
LEHAR
Danilo in “THE MERRY WIDOW” (Abridged version in English)
MD Rita Loving, dir. Arlene Randazzo
Randazzo Opera, QE2, 2004
LEHAR
Bogdanowitsch in “THE MERRY WIDOW” (trans. Christopher Hassall)
c. John Wilson, dir. Simon Butteriss
Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London 2012
LEHAR
Njegus in “THE MERRY WIDOW” (trans. Christopher Hassall)
c. Robyn Sevastos, dir. Terry John Bates
Kentish Opera, STAG Theatre, Sevenoaks 2015
LEONCAVALLO
Canio in “PAGLIACCI” (trans. Anna Gregory)
c. Kelvin Lim, dir. Anna Gregory
Opera Up Close, Kings Head Theatre, London 2011
MASSENET
Werther in “Werther” (Kalmus translation)
MD Krystian Belliere, dir. Helen Roy
Opera Showcase, St.Cyprian’s Church, London 2007
MENOTTI
Michele in “THE SAINT OF BLEECKER STREET”
c. Richard Lewis, dir. Rita Henderson
Edinburgh Grand Opera, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 2006
MESSAGER
Subtil in “FORTUNIO”
c. Harry Christophers, dir: Daniel Slater
Grange Park Opera 2001
MUNRO, David
Fergus in “CLIONA’S WAVE”
c.David Munro, dir.Jane Davidson
Scottish Opera For All, Irish cross-border community opera, Tyrone & Donegal 1998
OFFENBACH
Hoffmann in “THE TALES OF HOFFMANN” (Oeser edition trans. Jeff Clarke)
c.Philip Sunderland, dir: Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna , Iford Festival 2005
OFFENBACH
Mercury & John Styx in “ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c.Toby Purser, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna, Iford Festival, Stowe School & The Lowry Quays Theatre, Salford 2015
2
Mercury & John Styx in “ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c.Toby Purser, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna, Buxton Festival co-production 2019
OFFENBACH
Rattlebone (Mousse-a-mort) in “CROQUEFER” &
Cacatois XXII in “L’ISLE DE TULIPATAN” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
Performed as a double bill entitled “TALES OF OFFENBACH”
c. Toby Purser, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna, Stowe School & Wilton’s Music Hall 2016
2
Rattlebone (Mousse-a-mort) in “CROQUEFER” &
Cacatois XXII in “L’ISLE DE TULIPATAN” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c. Michael Waldron, dir. Jeff Clarke
Salford Lowry Quays, Hexham, Keswick & Huddersfield 2017
3
Rattlebone (Mousse-a-mort) in “CROQUEFER” &
Rhomboid in “L’ISLE DE TULIPATAN” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c. Michael Waldron, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna in Chester, Poole, Winchester, Chelmsford & Salisbury 2017
OFFENBACH
Menelaus in “LA BELLE HÉLENE” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c. Toby Purser, dir. Jeff Clarke
New Sussex Opera / Opera della luna co-production
Sussex tour & Bloomsbury Theatre, London 2019
OFFENBACH
Giraffier in “LES DEUX AVEUGLES” (trans. Jeff Clarke)
c. Jacob Savage/John Cuthbert, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna at Wilton’s Music Hall & tour 2021
OFFENBACH
Prince Casimir in “THE PRINCESS OF TRÉBIZONDE” (trans. Anthony Baker)
c. Toby Purser, dir. Anthony Baker
New Sussex Opera tour 2021
OFFENBACH
Malicorne in “BELLE LURETTE” (trans. Paul Featherstone)
c. Toby Purser, dir. David Foster
New Sussex Opera tour 2022
PITT
Reverend Lupin, Colonel Jefferies & Jonas Fogg in “SWEENEY TODD”
(1847 melodrama “String Of Pearls by George Dibdin Pitt with songs from the operas of Michael Balfe & Julius Benedict interpolated.)
c. Toby Purser, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna: Chipping Norton / Wilton’s Music Hall 2023
2
Reverend Lupin, Colonel Jefferies & Jonas Fogg in “SWEENEY TODD”
c. Toby Purser / Michael Waldron, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna: Lowry Theatre, Salford / Theatre Royal, Bath 2024
PUCCINI
Rodolfo in “LA BOHEME”
c. Fraser Goulding dir. Jonathan Clift
Opus 1 Opera, UK & Ireland Tours, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007
PUCCINI
Calaf in “TURANDOT” (Ricordi trans. R.H.Elkin)
c. Richard Lewis, dir. John Binnie
Edinburgh Grand Opera, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 2003
2
Calaf in “TURANDOT” (trans.Jonathan Clift)
c. Michael Williamson, dir: Jonathan Clift
Leeds Youth Opera, Grand Theatre, Leeds 2003
PUCCINI
Harry in “LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST”
c. Francesco Corti (concert performance)
Scottish Opera, Usher Hall, Edinburgh Festival 2010
PUCCINI
Spoletta in “TOSCA”
MD. Elspeth Wilkes, dir: Anna Gregory
English Opera Ensemble , Devon 2014
PURCELL
Aeneas in “DIDO & AENEAS”
c. Robert Dick (concert performance)
Anstruther Philharmonic Society, Anstruther 2015
ROSSINI
Antonio in “LA GAZZA LADRA”
c. David Parry, dir. Daniel Slater
Garsington Opera 2002
ROSSINI
Amenophis in “MOSES” (“Moise et Pharaon” trans.John & Nell Moody)
c. Ryan Lee, dir. Meriel Ruddal
Burry Port Opera 2001
SHOSTAKOVICH
Ivan in “THE NOSE” (trans. John Fulljames)
c. Patrick Bailey, dir. John Fulljames
The Opera Group, Royal Opera House Linbury Studio, Buxton Opera House & tour 2006
STRAUSS,Johann
Eisenstein in “DIE FLEDERMAUS” (Schirmer trans. Ruth & Thomas Martin)
c.Richard Johnston, dir. Tony Ellis
Tayside Opera, Gardyne Theatre, Dundee 2003
2
Eisenstein in “DIE FLEDERMAUS” (trans. Christopher Hassall)
c. Philip Sunderland, dir. Andrew Gallacher
Opera Box Tour, England & Wales 2006
STRAUSS,Richard
3rd Jew in “SALOME”
c.Richard Armstrong, dir.Andre Engel
Scottish Opera, Theatre Royal, Glasgow 2000
STRAUSS, Richard
Animal Seller in “DER ROSENKAVALIER”
c. Richard Armstrong, dir. David McVicar
Scottish Opera, Theatre Royal, Glasgow & Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 2006
SULLIVAN
Box in “COX AND BOX”
c. Jacob Savage/John Cuthbert, d. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna at Wilton’s Music Hall & tour 2021
SULLIVAN
Sir Joseph Porter in “HMS PINAFORE”
c. Michael Waldron, dir. JeffClarke
Opera della luna at the National G&S Festivals in Buxton, Harrogate & Malvern 2022
2
Sir Joseph Porter in “HMS PINAFORE” (Concert Performance)
c. Michael Waldron
Epworth Choir, Woking 2022
3
Sir Joseph Porter in “HMS PINAFORE”
c. & dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna at the Salisbury Festival 2023
4
Sir Joseph Porter in “HMS PINAFORE” (Concert Performance)
c. David Gostick
Celebrate Voice Festival, Guildhall, Salisbury 2023
5
Sir Joseph Porter in “HMS PINAFORE”
c. Michael Waldron, dir. Jeff Clarke
Opera della luna at Oxford Playhouse & Bath Theatre Royal 2024
SULLIVAN
Mr Goldbury in “UTOPIA LIMITED”
c. John Andrews, dir. Jeff Clarke
NGSOC at National G&S Festivals in Buxton & Harrogate 2022
VERDI
Alfredo in “LA TRAVIATA”
c. Chris Squires, dir. Tom Smith
Opera on a Shoestring, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow 1999
VERDI
Gustavus III (Ricardo) in “A MASKED BALL” (Schirmer trans. P.P.Fuchs)
c. Ryan Lee, dir. Meriel Ruddal
Burry Port Opera 2000
2
Gustavus III (Ricardo) in “A MASKED BALL” (Schirmer trans. P.P.Fuchs)
c. Richard Johnston, dir.Tony Ellis
Tayside Opera, Gardyne Theatre, Dundee 2004
3
Gustavo III (Ricardo) in “A MASKED BALL” (trans. Peter Clarke)
c.Paul Drayton dir.Chris Warner
Duchy Opera, Hall For Cornwall, Truro 2005
4
Ricardo in “BALLO” (trans. Adam Spreadbury-Maher & Paul Featherstone)
MD Luca Tieppo/Ben Woodward, dir. Adam Spreadbury-Maher
Opera Up Close, Kings Head Theatre, London 2013
VERDI
Macduff in “MACBETH”
c. Rupert Oliver Forbes, dir. Sylvia Dow
In House Opera, Falkland House, Fife 2005
2
Macduff in “MACBETH”
c. Neil Metcalfe, dir. Michael Richardson
Edinburgh Grand Opera, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh 2010
3
Macduff in “MACBETH” (trans. Andrew Porter)
MD Philip Voldman, dir. Paul Featherstone
English Pocket Opera Co, Platform Theatre, London 2015
4
Macduff in “MACBETH” (English translation)
c. Robyn Sevastos, dir. Terry John Bates
Kentish Opera, STAG Theatre, Sevenoaks 2016
VERDI
Abdallo in “NABUCCO”
c. Brad Cohen, dir. John Fulljames
Opera Holland Park, London 2007
VERDI
Ernani in “ERNANI” (in English translation)
c. Richard Johnston, dir.
Tayside Opera, Gardyne Theatre, Broughty Ferry 2006
VERDI
Radames in “AIDA” (trans. Humphrey Proctor-Gregg)
c. Michael Williamson (concert version)
Northern Wagner Orchestra, Leeds University 2010
LIAM WADE
Johnny Vance in “BREAD AND CIRCUSES”
c. Patrick Bailey, d. Julia Mintzer
Workshop presentation at Reach Wrestling, Plymouth 2021
WAGNER
Mime in “DAS RHEINGOLD”
c.Michael Williamson (concert perf.)
Northern Wagner Orchestra, Great Hall, Leeds 2005
WAGNER
Siegfried, Loge & Mime in “WAGNER’S RING IN 90 MINUTES”
MD. Steven Neugarten, dir. Mark Tinkler
English Pocket Opera Company, Cochrane Theatre London 2011
WEILL
Bill in “MAHAGONNY SONGSPIEL” (trans. Michael Feingold)
c. Patrick Bailey, dir. John Fulljames
The Opera Group tour 2004 (with Coker’s “Walking Not Driving”)
WEILL
Abraham Kaplan, Steve Sankey & Officer Murphy in “STREET SCENE”
c. Patrick Bailey, dir. John Fulljames
The Opera Group tour (Young Vic London, Watford Palace, Buxton Opera House) 2008
2
c. Keith Lockhart & Tim Murray, dir. John Fulljames
The Opera Group tour (Young Vic (London), Theater an der Wien (Vienna), Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Basingstoke, Newport & Hull) 2011
3
c. Tim Murray, dir. Lucy Bradley
Theatre du Chatelet (Paris) & Liceu (Barcelona) 2013
WEILL
Macheath in “THE THREEPENNY OPERA” (trans. Jeremy Sams)
c. Chris Swaffer (concert performance)
Auricle Ensemble, Oran Mor, Glasgow 2010
ROLES COVERED
CHABRIER
Smith & Dupont in “L’ÉTOILE”
Royal Opera House Covent Garden 2016 (covering Chris Addison & Jean-Luc Vincent)
GERSHWIN
Fulton & Lippman in “OF THEE I SING”
Opera North 2008/2009
GERSHWIN
Fulton & Lippman in “LET ‘EM EAT CAKE”
Opera North 2009
HAAS
Olai in “MORGEN UND ABEND”
Royal Opera House Covent Garden 2015 (covering Klaus Maria Brandauer)
MOZART
Pasha in “THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO”
Scottish Opera (Excerpts performed in “unwrapped” performances in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Inverness) 2007
MOZART
Pasha in “THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO”
Opera North 2009
PUCCINI
Cavaradossi in “TOSCA”
Opus 1 Opera 2006
ROSSINI
Isacco in “LA GAZZA LADRA”
Garsington Opera 2002
VERDI
Dr.Caius in “FALSTAFF”
Scottish Opera (Excerpts performed in “unwrapped” performances in Glasgow & Edinburgh) 2008
VERDI
Gustavus (Ricardo) in “UN BALLO IN MASCHERA”
Castleward Opera 2007
VERDI
Rodolfo in “LUISA MILLER”
Buxton Festival Opera (Excerpts performed in concert at the Festival) 2010
WEIR
Tenor Actor in “A NIGHT AT THE CHINESE OPERA”
Scottish Opera (Excerpts performed in “unwrapped” performances in Glasgow & Edinburgh) 2008
STAGED EXCERPTS
BIZET Don José in “CARMEN” (various scenes)
MD Andrew Parnell dir Mark Tinkler, English Pocket Opera Co.
with Cambridge Schools Choirs at Cambridge University Union & West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge 2016
BIZET Don José in “CARMEN” (various scenes)
c. Kelvin Lim dir. Mark Tinkler, English Pocket Opera Co.
with United Learning Schools Choirs
at the Copper Box Arena, Stratford, London 2019
“BITE AT THE OPERA”
BIZET Don Jose in “CARMEN” (Act 1 Micaela & Carmen duets; Act 3 Escamillo duet; Act 4)
ROSSINI Almaviva in “THE BARBER OF SEVILLE” (various scenes)
MD Chris Squires dir.Paul Featherstone, Opera on a Shoestring,
2 tours 2000/2001
“CHRISTMAS IN MIND”
MASSENET Werther in “WERTHER” (Act 4) (in English)
PUCCINI Rodolfo in “LA BOHEME” (Act 2)
MD Chris Squires dir.Claudio Raneri Opera on a Shoestring, Gilmorehill Theatre then tour 2000
“EVENING IN PARIS”
GIORDANO Andrea Chenier in “ANDREA CHENIER” (Act 4) MASSENET Des Grieux in “MANON” (Act 1)
PUCCINI Rodolfo in “LA BOHEME” (Act 4 duet & Act 3)
VERDI Alfredo in “LA TRAVIATA” (Act 1)
MD Robert Melling, dir.Sarah Estill Opera on a Shoestring, 3 tours 2002/2003
RANDAZZO OPERA QE2 CRUISE
Six programmes (Four of staged excerpts, one concert & one abridged production of “Merry Widow”)
LEHAR Danilo in “THE MERRY WIDOW” (in English)
GOUNOD Faust in “FAUST” (Act 5 Finale)
PUCCINI Pinkerton in “MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Act 1 Finale) STRAUSS, Johann Eisenstein in “DIE FLEDERMAUS” (Act 2 in English)
VERDI Duke in “RIGOLETTO” (Act 3)
MD. Rita Loving, dir. Arlene Randazzo – Randazzo Opera,
QE2 cruise (Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia) 2004
“ROMEO & JULIET”
Narrator, Friar Lawrence, Prince Escalus & Apothecary
Music by Bellini, Bernstein, Blacher, Gounod & Prokofiev
c. Ben Palmer, dir. Mark Tinkler
with Barnet schools choirs & orchestras at the Royal Albert Hall 2015
ORATORIO
Principal Tenor Soloist roles performed
BEETHOVEN: 9th SYMPHONY
BRITTEN: CEREMONY OF CAROLS
BRITTEN: REJOICE IN THE LAMB
DVORAK: MASS IN D
HANDEL: ODE FOR ST.CECILIA’S DAY
HAYDN: DIE SCHÖPFUNG
HAYDN: THE SEASONS (“SPRING” & “SUMMER”)
MENDELSSOHN: ELIJAH
MOZART: MASS in C MAJOR, K.220 (SPATZENMESSE)
MOZART: MASS in C MAJOR, K.317 (KRÖNUNGSMESSE)
NIELSEN: SPRINGTIME ON FUNEN
PUCCINI: MESSA DI GLORIA
ROSSINI: PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE
STAINER: THE CRUCIFIXION
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: SERENADE TO MUSIC (4 soli & SATB chorus version)
