above: The Regiment, La fille du Regiment, Iford Arts/Opera Della Luna
Richard James Belshaw was born in Wigan, Lancashire. His passion for music began at a young age and had the great opportunity to sing in the majority of Anglican Cathedrals in England and Wales between the ages of 11 & 22. Richard also had a great interest in maths and science leading to further studies at University . He was awarded a degree in Chemistry from The University of Durham in 2004. After brief period of work Richard decided to follow his first passion and pursue a career as an Opera singer, attending the Royal Northern College of Music between 2006-10. Richard has had the privilege to study with Peter Wilson and Nicholas Sales.
Recent operatic roles include; Pollione (Norma) for Midland Opera, Manrico (Il Trovatore), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni) & Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermore) for Opera Seria, Carlo VII (Giovanna D'arco) for Hashtag Opera Co, Tamino (cover) & first armed man (Die Zauberflöte) for Young Opera Venture & Heritage Opera, Minister of War (The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief) for Opera Della Luna.
Richard is delighted to be launching a new events and oratorio ensemble Appassionare with Mezzo-Soprano Helen Anne Gregory - 2018 looks to be an exciting year.
Recent operatic roles include; Pollione (Norma) for Midland Opera, Manrico (Il Trovatore), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni) & Edgardo (Lucia di Lammermore) for Opera Seria, Carlo VII (Giovanna D'arco) for Hashtag Opera Co, Tamino (cover) & first armed man (Die Zauberflöte) for Young Opera Venture & Heritage Opera, Minister of War (The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief) for Opera Della Luna.
Richard is delighted to be launching a new events and oratorio ensemble Appassionare with Mezzo-Soprano Helen Anne Gregory - 2018 looks to be an exciting year.
