Overview
Christopher Maltman
Known For
Royal Opera House 2023/24: Das Rheingold
When a precious hoard of gold is stolen from the...
The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
A youthful cast brings Rossini’s immortal comedy to sparkling life,...
Manon Lescaut
Manon Lescaut's production was updated and it worked. Highly professional...
Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Sarah Connolly's 'outstanding' (The Guardian) portrayal of the wronged Roman...
Biography
Following his degree in Biochemistry, Christopher Maltman studied singing at the Royal Academy of Music. A globally-renowned Don Giovanni, he has sung the role in London, Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Salzburg, Amsterdam, Toulouse, San Sebastian, Beijing and Chicago, and adds New York and Edinburgh this year. Increasingly in demand for Verdi roles, he has sung Posa, Ford, Simon Boccanegra, Conte di Luna, Guy de Montfort and will soon add Don Carlo di Vargas, Rigoletto and Germont. He won the Lieder prize at the Cardiff Singer of the World early in his career and has continued to delight audiences with his sensitive and engaging song performances, many of which are documented in acclaimed recordings. His vast and varied discography, from Purcell to Ades includes John Corigliano’s Grammy award-winning ‘Ghost of Versailles’ from Los Angeles Opera.