Barber of Seville – with Surrey Opera 2019 “Jon Openshaw looked the part as Dr Bartolo in his authoritative white suit. A demanding role, he handled the changing expressions and expectations of the story with distinction.” Review by Simon Ames OBE, Surrey Music Reporters. (2019)

“”The part of Bedwyr was taken by James Harrison who though indisposed acted and mimed the role on stage in a commanding manner. The singing of Bedwyr was taken by Jon Openshaw who stood and sang from a raised and lit dais to the left of the staging. This worked better than you might guess – a tribute to both artists. Openshaw as the somewhat caricatured censorious priest played his role with burning distinction.” www.seenandheard-international.com/2013/10/28/classy-successful-revival-george-lloyds-first-opera/ (2013)

Jon Openshaw (baritone) has performed professionally with Longborough Festival Opera, Garsington Opera, Opera South, Opera Up Close, Barefoot Opera, Surrey Opera and Heritage Opera among others. Roles performed include Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), Guglielmo (Cosi Fan Tutte), Bartolo (Barbiere di Siviglia), Dulcamara (Elisir d’Amore).
Jon’s professional concert engagements have so far included Pilate in Bach’s St John Passion, Beethoven’s Choral Symphony, Brahms’ Requiem, Faure’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah and Samson (Harapha), Haydn's Creation, Nelson Mass and Harmoniemesse, Mozart's Requiem, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle, Stainer’s Crucifixion and Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs and Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
Jon continues to study singing privately with Neil Baker, having previously studied with Susan McCulloch.
Jon works as a singing teacher and choir director, as well as a freelance performer.
www.jonopenshaw.co.uk

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