Paul Hopwood
Operatic tenor
Paul Hopwood is a British tenor based in South London.
Paul is a versatile singer/actor, happy in mainstream lyric repertoire, though he has developed a particular reputation for covering contemporary and challenging repertoire. He has sung small roles and covered title roles for companies including Glyndebourne, ENO, Scottish Opera and the Royal Opera, and international performances have ranged from small houses in Italy to singing as principal and recitalist at the Göttingen International Handel Festival.
Paul also enjoys a successful career on the concert platform, and he has performed as a soloist in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the London Barbican. He also still enjoys performing in parish churches and scout huts.
Recent highlights include/have included his main stage debut at the Royal Opera House singing Emperor Altoum in Turandot, covering the title role in Jephtha - also with the Royal Opera, and concert performances including a 'one-per-part' Matthew Passion at the Barbican with the Academy of Ancient Music. Away from performing, he has enjoyed directing a small production of Dido and Aeneas with students from years 9-11.
Future plans that Paul are particularly looking forward to include performing Messiah on the Isle of Skye and Cavaradossi in Corfu.