Pelham Andrews

Bass

Pelham Andrews is an acclaimed classical Bass singer, known for his vocal warmth and versatile characterisation. He has performed for major opera companies, orchestras and chamber ensembles in Australia, New Zealand and the UK in repertoire spanning from ancient music to contemporary compositions. 

Performing highlights include: Laurent (Romeo et Juliette), Raimondo (Lucia di Lammermoor), Banquo (Macbeth), Bartolo (Marriage of Figaro), Judd/Bonner (Voss), Nourabad (Pearl Fishers), Padre Guardiano (Forza del Destino), Colline (Boheme), Mikado, and Bhaer (Little Women) all for State Opera South Australia.  

Bass soloist in Watershed -The Death of Dr Duncan, Verdi’s Requiem (Staged by Zurich Ballet) and Tippett’s A Child of Our Time for the Adelaide Festival of Arts.  

Timur (Turandot), Sparafucile (Rigoletto), Lodovico (Otello) and Farfarello (Love for Three Oranges) for Opera Australia. 

Commendatore (Don Giovanni), King (Aida), and Geronte (Manon Lescaut) for Auckland Philharmonia.  

Don Fernando (Fidelio) for Sydney Symphony, and Faure’s Requiem for Adelaide Symphony. 

Pelham recently premiered As the Universe Expands by Glyn Lehmann, and in 2026 he will again reprise Watershed for Opera Australia.