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    Alexander has been privately teaching and giving educational courses and masterclasses to varying age groups and abilities for the last 20 years. He is a former graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music and a former Visiting Fellow of the University of Aberdeen. From introducing the public or local schools to opera and operetta with fun performance based workshops, to specialist masterclasses at top institutions, Alexander is experienced at teaching all age groups in both singing and stagecraft helping performers make the transition into their respective industries, whether it be opera, concert, musical theatre, rock or pop. Popular singing styles as well as stagecraft / drama techniques and interpretation (roles / monologues / song) are all considered in his teaching methods and are adapted to the student while always based on the bel canto principles, developing healthy vocalisation, whilst developing strength, flexibility and range. Previous students include opera singers, musical theatre singers and pop and rock artists under the Sony and Decca music labels.

     

    Due to his own experience as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral, London, Alexander has a specialised knowledge in the breaking voice and helps choristers whose parents wish to audition them in major choir schools. With a continuous 40 years professional singing experience, 20 years private teaching experience and having worked with voice specialists at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and on Harley Street, London for over 3 years, Alexander has additional knowledge of vocal issues that may need vocal rehabilitation. Maintenance, healthy vocal habits and awareness of the voice and body are all focussed areas.

     

    Alexander also applies his knowledge of English and English repertoire to foreign singers, speakers and institutions most recently at the Gothenburg Opera, Sweden, and his stagecraft and stage fighting knowledge to institutions such as the Swedish National Ballet School, European Union Baroque Orchestra and Malmö Opera.

     

    Alexander provides:

     

    Vocal, dramatic and interpretation coaching

    Masterclasses and workshops with leading respected artists, coaches, conductors and directors

    Audition advice and coaching

    Career advice and mentoring

    Vocal repair consultations

    Online sessions

     

     

    Masterclasses

     

    Alexandeer's Gothenburg Opera & Vocal Studio runs masterclasses and accepts advanced students from all backgrounds. It is based in the beautiful coastal city of Gothenburg, Sweden which has it’s own world class opera house and utilises leading respected artists, coaches, conductors and directors from the world of opera and musical theatre.

  • Professional Experience Summary

    Musical + Dramatic Education:

     

    • Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester, UK) - 7 years
    • St Paul’s Cathedral Choir School (London, UK) - 5 years

     

     

    Qualifications:

     

    • PGRNCM, RNCM, Manchester UK
    • BMus (Hons) RNCM, Manchester UK

     

    Work Summary:

     

    • Over 65 professional opera / operetta roles
    • 100+ professional stage productions
    • Extensive oratorio performances worldwide of 52 performed works and concerts.
    • Sung Languages: English, French, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Russian, German, Spanish, Czech.
    • Competitions / Awards: 7 Awards, 2 competition wins, 1 runner-up.

    Conductors worked under include:

     

    Sir George Solti

    Kent Negano

    Simon Halsey

    Sir Edward Downes

    Sir David Wilcocks

    Pier Giorgio Morandi

    Edward Gardner

    Noel Davis

    Daniel Harding

    Jan Latham-Koenig

    Mark Shanahan

    Michael Rosewell

    Stephen Barlow

    Hans Werne Henze

    Patrik Ringborg

    Tobias Ringborg

    Anthony Hermus

     

    Directors worked under include:

    David Radok

    John Fulljames

    Richard Jones

    Michael Hampe

    Michael McCarthey

    Thomas Guthrie

    Martin Lloyd Evans

    William Relton

    Graham Vick

    David McVicar

     

    Companies include:

     

    Gothenburg Opera

    Malmö Opera

    National Finnish Opera

    Danish National Opera

    Scottish Opera

    Royal Opera, London

    Mid Wales Opera

     

    Past Tutors include: Singing:

    Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

    Frederica von Stade

    Nicolai Gedda, Tenor (Switzerland)

    Sten Sjöstedt, Tenor (Sweden)

    Susanna Rigacci, Soprano (Italy)

    Colin Iveson, Bass (UK)

    Anthony Roden, Tenor (UK)

    Robert Alderson (UK)

    Nigel Bevan, Baritone (UK)

    Susan Waters, Soprano (UK)

    Ben Parry, Tenor (UK)

    David Porter Thomas (UK)

    Masterclasses / Coaching:

    Sir Thomas Allen (Mozart)

    John Cameron (Lieder)

    Paul Whelan (Lieder)

    Philip Langridge (Britten)

    Joseph Ward (Rossini)

    Rafael Rojas

    Martin Isepp (Lieder)

    Nigel Douglas (Operetta)

    Geoffrey Shovelton (Operetta)

    Dame Anne Howells (Italian Song)

    Bruno Rigacci (Rossini)

    Corradina Caporello, Julliard School (Italian)

    Robin Stapleton (Verdi)

    David Lloyd-Jones (Russian Repertoire)

    John Cox (Interpretation)

     

    Stagecraft / Stage Fighting / Improvisation + Interpretation:

     

    Elaine Bevis (Interpretation)

    Jennifer Hamilton (Stagecraft)

    Stefan Janski (Stagecraft)

    Anna Sweeney (Movement + Stagecraft)

    Amanda Demitriou (Movement + Stagecraft)

    Bethan Rhys Williams (Dancing)

     

    Alexander is a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, The Guild of the Companions of St Paul, Equity, Teaterförbundet and Symf.

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