The shape of things to come?

02/08/13 18:48 Filed in: News
Royal Opera House
Last week, Tom went down, by invitation to English National Opera. He had some well known names in the industry listen to him, offer advice and see whether they think he has what it takes to sing professionally.

When we talk of English National Opera, you will be thinking, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden? Well, Tom was there in June, but just visiting as a tourist! This latest visit was not in quite such glamourous surroundings, but was still walking in the footsteps of his heroes!......

Last week, Tom went to English National Opera's studios in West Hampstead, and sang in the same room as Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo before him!

English National Opera Studios, West Hampstead
He was heard by Valerie Reid (Mezzo Soprano) who has performed with English National Opera, Scottish Opera and given concerts all over the world. Then he met and sang for Greg Arrowsmith (Musical Director for more Musicals than you can think of), and last, but by no means least, he sang for Graeme Danby (Bass) who has performed at several of the world's leading Opera Houses.

They all gave Tom useful advice, and he will be meeting up with them again, and whilst their advice and comments are private, neither Tom nor they will mind us saying that they were really impressed! It is worth mentioning that they praised the quality of Tom's coaching to date and so special mention should go to Tom's coach, Tony St John. They worked Tom hard, but he left West Hampstead absolutely buzzing and is really looking forward to meeting up with them again!