'Charismatic' Harrogate tenor to star in spectacular Night at the Opera event
The fantastic Harrogate singer known as the ‘International Six Nations soloist’ is to return to his hometown tonight for an exciting Night at the Opera.
The reputation of Bilton man Joseph Spratt has soared since his starring moment on the pitch of the Stadio Olimpico before the kick-off of England’s big rugby union match against Italy in March.
Tonight, Thursday, April 23, the charismatic former Royal Northern College of Music student, who still occasionally earns a living on his push bike working for Deliveroo, will be performing at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Bilton.
The full length opera gala will see the talented Joseph joined by an international cast of singers including the former director of music at St Aidan's School and a singer who appeared on the TV show Got talent Portugal, which is, unsurprisingly. the Portuguese version of Britain's Got Talent.
Boasting a programme built on a variety of musical genres, the event will be blessed by the wonderful voices of New Zealander soprano Pasquale Orchard, Latvian soprano Olga Argo, Portuguese tenor Tiago Peixhino, London Baritone John Holland Avery Home, London Tenor Alexander Scott and, of course, Joseph Spratt.
Specialising in Puccini, Verdi and Wagner, Joseph was educated at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St John Fisher Catholic Academy and St Aidan’s High School, before graduating with a BMus (Hons) 1st class degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in 2016.
Having sung in the school concert band as a youngster and various local choirs including The Fisher Singers, Joseph began studying operatic singing in earnest at the relatively late age of 21.
He first came to Lucca to study with Giancarlo Monsalve, back in 2022.
Known for roles like Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi and Calaf in Turandot, Joseph has performed across the UK and Europe.
Next month will see him make his debut with the top class professionals of the Reggio di Parma orchestra in a prestigious concert in Parma, Italy.
Tickets for tonight’s A Night at the Opera event in Bilton are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thejosephsprattoperaseries/2146619
Or pay on the door or via 07958 665410 or 07411 258713.