BIOGRAPHY

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EDWARD GOATER, tenor, first took a degree in Environmental Science & Ecology, before turning to music. He is a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music and also a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts. His solo work has seen him perform in all major venues across the UK and Europe, in addition to much radio and TV work. He is also an established teacher and conductor, and for many years was a member of the acclaimed BBC Singers.

As a soloist, Edward has performed with Bryn Terfel at The Last Night of the Proms, and is regularly heard on BBC broadcast concerts; he has recorded to critical acclaim for many labels including Signum, Naxos and Deutsche Grammophon, and is a soloist on the Grammy-winning disc The Excursions of Mr Broucek. The composer David Briggs wrote the song-cycle Dreamworld for Edward, which is recorded for Chestnut Records, and Paul Drayton also has written the cycle One Night for Edward. 

His oratorio highlights include Bach’s Mass in B minor, Britten’s St. Nicholas, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Elgar’s The Kingdom, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Puccini’s Missa di Gloria and many more! Edward has worked with some of the world's leading musicians including Pierre Boulez, Sir Simon Rattle, Dame Judith Weir, Bob Chilcott and Daniel Barenboim.

Equally at home on stage as the concert platform, Edward’s opera work includes Rodolpho (La Boheme), Tallon (The Wreckers), Spoletta (Tosca), The Middle Son (The Vanishing Bridegroom), Marco (Zaza), Basnik (The  Excursions of Mr Broucek), Beppe (I Pagliacci), Frederick (Pirates of Penzance),  Antonio (The Duenna), Acis and Damon (Acis and Galatea). In recitals Edward is a keen exponent of Ivor Gurney's and Ian Venables’ music. 

In academia, Edward is a teacher in Wells Cathedral School, as well as a conductor of many choirs and choral societies. His expertise in music, performing arts and musicianship make him a popular adjudicator for competitions, and he’s written articles for Choir & Organ and the BBC. 

Visit edwardgoater.com for more details!

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Edward Goater is a tenor, conductor and teacher with an international career. He is a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music, and has worked with some of the finest musicians in the world including Norrington, Boulez, Hill, Barenboim and Rattle. He has recorded for Naxos, Signum, Deutsche Grammophon, the BBC and other labels. David Briggs wrote the song-cycle Dreamworld for Edward, which is recorded for Chestnut Records, and Paul Drayton also has written the cycle One Night for Edward. He performed with Bryn Terfel at The Last Night of the Proms, and is regularly heard on BBC broadcast concerts. He has a busy schedule of concerts and workshops throughout the year.

In education, Edward teaches and administers at Wells Cathedral School. Outside this he has given workshops in singing and conducting at many events - highlights include the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Marlborough College, Malaysia. His expertise in all matters musical has made him a popular adjudicator in competitions across the country. Visit edwardgoater.com for more details!