Samling Artists

Michael Bell

Tenor, Samling Artist Programme: 2021

Northern Irish tenor Michael Bell is a recent graduate of the Royal College of Music and the University of Cambridge. Michael has already appeared with major companies in the UK and Ireland, including Irish National Opera, Garsington Opera and Wexford Festival Opera. He has also recently performed with the Lithuanian State Orchestra, the Royal Swedish Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

This season Michael returns to INO (Haushofmeister) and Garsington (covering Vašek The Bartered Bride and Arbate Mitridate), and makes his debut with Waterperry Opera (Damon). He will also give a recital for the Irish Italian Cultural Institute in Dublin in conjunction with Wexford Festival Opera, sing the role of St John in Elgar’s the Apostles for the final night of the Three Choirs Festival and join the OAE for Bach’s Mass in B Minor.

Samling Institute for Young Artists is a leading global authority in the training of young voices.

Since 1996, the Samling Artist Programme has provided intensive residential masterclass weeks for early-career singers and pianists, followed by professional development and support through our activities and established networks.

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“Being a Samling Artist makes you part of a huge family of singers across several generations which is a fantastic resource and support network.”

Michael Bell

Michael Bell with pianist Leo Nicholson and actor Alex Jennings, Samling Artist Programme, Marchmont House. Photo credit: Mark Pinder

Samling Institute for Young Artists is a leading global authority in the training of young voices.

Since 1996, the Samling Artist Programme has provided intensive residential masterclass weeks for early-career singers and pianists, followed by professional development and support through our activities and established networks.

Find out more
Samling Artist Programme | All Samling Artists