Pelham Andrews

Bass

Pelham Andrews is a leading classical Bass singer in Australia and New Zealand. He trained in the UK, Germany and Australia and has been a principal artist for Opera Australia, State Opera South Australia, Victorian Opera, English National Opera, Auckland Philharmonia, the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Queensland and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, and numerous other ensembles. Known for his great versatility and character, Pelham’s performances range from the core operatic and concert repertoire, through to rare classical and early music works and contemporary compositions.

Recent performing highlights include Bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem with the Zurich Ballet for Adelaide Festival, Banquo (Macbeth), Bartolo (Marriage of Figaro) and Judd/Bonner (Voss) for State Opera South Australia, Don Fernando (Fidelio) for Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and Faure’s Requiem for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. For Opera Australia Pelham’s previous roles include Timur (Turandot), Sparafucile (Rigoletto) and Lodovico (Otello). Pelham performed the Bass roles in the 2022 Premiere of Watershed – The Death of Dr Duncan, for the Adelaide Festival.