Lydia Shariff is a British Contralto and recent graduate of the Master’s programme at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Despite being based in London, Lydia has worked as a soloist across the UK, Europe and in Asia. A soloist with repertoire spanning from Bach to Berio, Lydia is accomplished in both Classical and Jazz repertoire, and has performed as a soloist in venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Bridgewater Hall, and at The Barbican Centre. Lydia has been fortunate enough to have been given significant young operatic training in recent years from companies such as The Glyndebourne Academy and British Youth Opera. Past operatic roles include: Mrs Herring Albert Herring, Carmen Carmen, Ursule Béatrice et Bénédict, Madame de la Haltière Cendrillon, Third Lady The Magic Flute, Ismail’s Crew Member The Angel Esmeralda (premier), 1st Witch Macbeth, Mrs Peachum The Beggar’s Opera.