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Guildford Opera Company
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Musical
Director
GOC's resident Musical Director, Kevin John, is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music with a wide experience of the professional performing circuit and strong local connections. As a tenor, Kevin began his career with the Glyndebourne Opera chorus, subsequently singing and covering roles with companies as diverse as Kent Opera, English National Opera, and Opera North. Prior to joining GOC in September 2003, Kevin learnt his craft working with some of the most eminent conductors and directors  including Sir Simon Rattle, Roger Norrington, Giancarlo Menotti and Nicholas Hytner. He and his wife live in Cranleigh, where he teaches voice and piano.
Kevin succeeds a variety of distinguished musicians, including John Avery, who led GOC for twenty years during the period when it forged a unique relationship with the former WRAC Staff Band which continued until its disbandment in 1992. Elinor Corp of Goldsmith's College then took up the baton, conducting Carmen at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, and 'Cav & Pag' at the Civic Hall. Christopher Findlay led the company's first production at the newly-opened Electric Theatre while Peter White, Director of Music at Guildford's Royal Grammar School, conducted many of the operas at the Civic. Prior to Kevin, GOC was led by Oliver Parker of the University of Surrey, who took up a position as Choirmaster at an Episcopal organisation in Connecticut in January 2005.

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Photo of Kevin John, Musical Director