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The Chorus of Opera North

Our Chorus is both versatile and talented, and is a fundamental part of Opera North. Since its foundation in 1978, the group has achieved success and an enviable reputation through independent performances and Opera North productions. The Opera North Chorus performs in a wide range of concerts and produces outstanding recordings.

“…choral singing that pins you to the back of your seat….”
The Sunday Times

Who's who

Sopranos

Miranda Bevin
Sarah Blood
Sarah Estill
Irene Evans
Gillene Herbert
Kathryn McGuckin
Rachel Mosley
Victoria Sharp
Angela Sorrigan*

Mezzos

Vivienne Bailey*
Anna Barry (E)
Hazel Croft
Helen Évora (E)
Helen Jarmany (E)
Claire Pascoe
Shirley Thomas*
Nicola Unwin

Tenors

Peter Bodenham*
Stephen Briggs*
David Llewellyn
Paul Milosavljevic (E)
Tim Ochala-Greenough (E)
Arwel Price
Paul Rendall
Campbell Russell
Nicholas Watts

Basses

Gavin Bailey (E)
Trevor Bowes
Nicholas Butterfield
Stephen Dowson*
Garrick Forbes
Paul Gibson
Jeremy Peaker
Dean Robinson
Gordon D. Shaw
Edward Thornton*

Chorus Master: Timothy Burke
Chorus Manager: Steven Phillips
Chorus Assistant: Emma Black

(E) denotes extra chorus member
* Opera North Company member for 25 years or more

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