“Barnaby Rea gave a superlative performance as Sparafucile, his stage presence combining black menace with a sense of griminess that was entirely at home in this production, while his rich, resonant bass made for a thrilling vocal performance”
ABOUT BARNABY
British/Irish bass Barnaby Rea "boasts a commanding stage presence and a rich bass voice" (Financial Times). A former Harewood Artist at English National Opera (2013-16) he was a member of the Oper Frankfurt solo ensemble from 2016-21.
Recent seasons have see Barnaby perform at houses including the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Teatro Real Madrid, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opéra de Lyon, Oper Frankfurt, Théâtre du Capitole Toulouse and Opernhaus Zurich in roles such a Bottom A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sparafucile Rigoletto, Baron Zeta Die Lustige Witwe, Truffaldin Ariadne auf Naxos, Hobson Peter Grimes and Colline La Boheme.
“A richly-voiced Banquo from Barnaby Rea comes across with power and nobility.”
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
“The surprise ace in the pack of Bohemians is Barnaby Rea’s Colline, the roguish philosopher”
“... while all the supporting roles were cast from strength – especially Barnaby Rea’s sepulchrally-voiced First Apprentice who made an auspicious house debut.”
MANAGEMENT:
Athole Still Artists
Christopher Broom
Representation: Worldwide