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The English tenor, Matthew Spillett, studied at The King's School Peterborough (1999-2006); and obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal and Operatic Studies from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2006-2010), where he studied with Maureen Brathwaite and Andrew King.
Matthew Spillett has also sung with the choirs of St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, Ex Cathedra, and Guildford Cathedral (since October 2013). Having started singing as a chorister at Peterborough Cathedral, he has since performed in all the major oratorios, being in demand for his interpretations of both the Evangelist and soloist roles in J.S. Bach’s Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 and Johannes-Passion BWV 245.
Matthew Spillett also appears frequently on stage, and has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company (August 2011-May 2012), performing in their acclaimed production Written on the Heart, directed by Gregory Doran. His work has taken him throughout the USA and Europe, including the first solo Classical vocal recital for many years at the Alexandra Palace. He has appeared alongside such artists as Dame Felicity Lott, David Owen Norris, John Rutter, Nicola Benedetti and Jeremy Irons. Currently he is a Lay Clerk at Southwell Minster (since November 2021). He also worked in Artist Management and Music Hire at Chameleon Arts Management (April 2014-March 2020). |
