Mark Padmore

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Mark Padmore is a British tenor for concert, recital, and opera. Born in London, and raised in Canterbury, England, Padmore studied clarinet and piano prior to his gaining a choral scholarship to King's College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1982 with an honours degree in music.

[edit] Career and Experience

He was first recognised as a singer with true potential by William Christie and Philippe Herreweghe, with whom he sang quite a bit of pieces written by Bach. His operatic experience is well-rounded and extensive, performing songs from such operas as Don Giovanni, Jephtha, and Platée. He has performed at various festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival and the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.