Biography
Richard Halton was born in Devon and studied at the University of Kent, Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Johanna Peters (Mezzo-Soprano), and Renato Capecchi in the USA. He has performed with all the major British opera companies and is equally at home on the West End stage.
Highlights
of Qualifications:~
BA (Hons) 2:1 Music
and Drama ~ University of Kent at Canterbury
3 A-Levels Exeter College
6 O-Levels Exmouth Comprehensive
Post-Graduate Diploma Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Awards:~
Schubert Prize
(GSMD)1986
European Opera Centre Bursary 1986
Lawrence Classical Singing Bursary 1986
Finalist, Kathleen Ferrier Singing Competition 1987
Walter Hyde Memorial Award (GSMD) 1988
John Ireland Prize 1988
BP Scholarship 1988/9
Scottish Opera Young Singers Scholarship 1993
Richard is happily married to wife Julie and enjoys a wonderful family life with their son Jonah (aged 8), daughter Scarlet (aged 5) and two exuberant Westies - Jemmy and Matilda - and all that involves. Leisure pursuits include playing the piano, watching and playing sport, (tennis, badminton and yoga) and also developing skills on his computer and with digital photography.
