Sian Davies

Welsh mezzo-soprano Siân Davies is a versatile performer across opera, concert and choral repertoire. A recent graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies with Distinction, following both a Master of Music in Performance and Vocal Pedagogy (Distinction) and a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Music. Her studies were generously supported by the Help Musicians Sybil Tutton Opera Award, the Ryan Davies Memorial Award, the Annie Ridyard Scholarship, the Alice Orrell and A&N Kendall Award, and the Riga Heesom Award. Recent highlights include performing in the chorus at the Savonlinna Opera Festival, following her debut as a Young Artist at Buxton International Festival. Operatic roles include Rosina (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Adza (L'étoile), 5 in David Bicarregui's Capsule, Jo (Little Women), Bobylikha (The Snow Maiden), Véronique (Le docteur miracle), Elisetta (Il matrimonio segreto), and Dorabella (Così fan tutte). She has also appeared in chorus for productions of Nabucco, Madama Butterfly, Boris Godunov, Turandot, Macbeth and Ernani. An experienced concert soloist, Siân has performed works including Handel's Messiah, Mozart's Mass in C Major, Haydn's Missa in angustiis, Fauré's Requiem, Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer, Vivaldi's Magnificat RV611, and Bach cantatas. She has also performed at the BBC Proms in Ligeti's Requiem with the RNCM Chamber Choir and the Edvard Grieg Vokalensemble, and has collaborated with distinguished artists including Sir Stephen Hough. Alongside her performing career, Siân is a dedicated singing teacher, conductor and music educator with a passion for accessible, inclusive music-making. She is Musical Director of Vocal Sounds, Choir Director at Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, and has served as an Associate Choral Leader for the Diocese of Manchester in partnership with St Martin-in-the-Fields. Alongside her practical work in vocal pedagogy, her master's dissertation explored the impact of menopause on the singing voice, reflecting her commitment to evidence-informed teaching and supporting singers through every stage of vocal development. Her work across education, conducting and outreach demonstrates a passion for nurturing musicians of all ages and backgrounds.