Solomon Hayes

Countertenor Solomon Hayes began his master’s studies in classical voice at the Robert Schumann University of Music in Düsseldorf under the guidance of baritone Konrad Jarnot. Prior to that, he served as a choral scholar at Wells Cathedral. He completed his studies at the University of York in July 2019 with a Bachelor of Music and in January 2021 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Solo and Ensemble Singing. During his time in York, Solomon Hayes was also a Choral Scholar at York Minster and sang with “The 24” and the Yorkshire Bach Choir. Prior to that, he served as a Choral Scholar at Portsmouth Cathedral.
His opera repertoire includes, among others, Marcellina in Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro,” Endimione in Cavalli’s “La Calisto,” Puck in Weber’s “Oberon,” and the Sorceress in Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” In addition, he worked on scenes from Handel’s “Rinaldo” and “Orlando” as part of a short course at the National Opera Studio.
Solomon Hayes also possesses a broad repertoire as an oratorio soloist. This includes, among others, Bach’s Mass in B minor, the Christmas Oratorio, “Christ lag in Todesbanden” and “Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen,” Handel’s “Messiah,” “Dixit Dominus,” “Israel in Egypt,” “Saul,” and “Solomon,” Purcell’s “The Indian Queen,” “The Fairy Queen,” and “Come Ye Sons of Art,” as well as Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and “Magnificat,” Mozart’s “Vesperae solennes de confessore,” and Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater.”