Stephen Shellard | director
Stephen Shellard comes from Dublin. He began his musical career as a chorister at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ballsbridge, later moving to St. Patrick’s Cathedral where he became Head Chorister and Winstanley Scholar. His musical education continued at Trinity College, during which time he became the youngest ever Alto Lay Vicar …
Proteus Ensemble
The Proteus Ensemble was founded in 2013 by its conductor Stephen Shellard and consists of professional singers from all over the UK. Named after the Greek Sea – God, Proteus, the group takes its musical ‘raison d’etre’ from the adjective ‘protean’ or ‘versatile’ or capable of assuming many forms. With …
Noam Heinz | baritone
Noam Heinz is an Israeli – British – American baritone living in Berlin. He joined the Komische Oper Berlin studio program in 2023 after completing the Meitar Opera Studio program at the Israeli Opera (2020–22). He has performed many roles with the Israeli Opera, including the title role in the …
Gidon Saks | bass
Praised for his “fierce, emotionally ripe performances” (Financial Times), which offer a “wealth of nuance” (Opera), Gidon Saks is renowned for his interpretations of the dramatic bass-baritone repertoire. His signature roles include Bluebeard (Bluebeard’s Castle), Nick Shadow (The Rake’s Progress), Claggart (Billy Budd), Kaspar (Der Freischütz), Don Pizarro (Fidelio) and …
Robert Nairn | double bass
A specialist in historical performance, Rob Nairn is principal bass with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. He has worked with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Early Music Festival, Juilliard Baroque, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, English Baroque Soloists, Smithsonian Chamber Players, Concerto Caledonia, Ironwood, Washington …
