Guy Harbottle
Guy began his musical training at the Royal College of Music as an organist, subsequently switching his principal study to voice before going on to study at the RCM Opera School. He left there with prizes in organ, recital-singing and opera.
His subsequent operatic career has encompassed over forty principal rôles spanning operas from the baroque period right through to contemporary electro-acoustic works, performing around the globe with companies including the Berlin Philharmonia, English Bach Festival, European Chamber Opera, Kent Opera, Les Arts Florissants and Wexford Festival Opera. His solo experience on the concert platform includes most of the repertoire oratorios.
Guy’s work is currently focused on conducting and singing teaching in South Wales. As well as being Musical Director of Newport Philharmonic Choir, his past Muscial Director positions include Cardiff Youth Choir and Cardiff Male Choir. He teaches singing in various establishments in South Wales, and taught for 24 years at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
