James Hall

countertenor

Praised for his “outstanding” (The Guardian), “flawless” and “Captivating” (TheArtsDesk) performances across opera, concert and theatre stages worldwide, countertenor James Hall is known for his distinctive artistry in both baroque and contemporary repertoire, and regularly appears with many of the world's leading ensembles and opera companies.

Person sitting on a stage in a dimly lit performance space, under a curved light, with text projected on a screen and musicians in the background.
Group of four people in formal attire on stage, with one wearing a crown, in a theatrical performance setting.
Performers in clown costumes on stage with a carnival cart and elaborate backdrop.
Stage performance depicting people in costumes with three suspended cages containing mannequins or actors. Dark lighting and dramatic atmosphere.

Als Besetzungscoup erwies sich der Countertenor James Hall - concerti.de

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Als Besetzungscoup erwies sich der Countertenor James Hall - concerti.de 〰️

sung by the excellent counter-tenor James Hall -The Telegraph

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sung by the excellent counter-tenor James Hall -The Telegraph 〰️

critical acclaim

  • one of our foremost falsetto exponents, assumed the title role with immense distinction. Thanks to a mellifluous voice and commanding stagecraft

    BACHTRACK

  • a voice of exceptional quality

    The Stage

  • ALS BESETZUNGSCOUP ERWIES SICH DER COUNTERTENOR JAMES HALL

    CONCERTI.DE

  • ein Counter Tenor erster Güte, und er singt mit edlem Timbre sehr virtuos.

    Oper International

  • révélation d’un impeccable nouveau haute-contre anglais

    resmusica.com

  • IL VOCALISE À SOUHAIT ET SON EXPRESSIVITÉ AINSI QUE LA CLARTÉ DE SA DICTION FONT DES MERVEILLES

    BAROQUENEWS.COM

  • WHAT MUSIC, WHAT MUSICIANSHIP, WHAT PERFORMANCES! THIS VIVAT DISC LEAVES ONE SPELLBOUND AND ENTHRALLED.

    CLASSICALMUSICDAILY.COM

  • WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO JAMES BOWMAN AND MICHAEL CHANCE.

    The Observer

  • THE COUNTERTENOR JAMES HALL, FLAWLESS

    TheArtsDesk

  • L’Obéron de James Hall aurait mérité égale ovation. Son timbre, surtout au I, rappelait James Bowman, et il a su donner une vraie personnalité à un rôle souvent représenté comme éthéré et sans grande personnalité.”

    ForumOpera

  • Hall is the highlight for me—what a lovely voice

    British Theatre Guide

  • blazed his own brilliant path as Hercules with his cut-glass countertenor.

    The Times

  • note-perfect throughout

    LONDONTHEATRE1

  • utterly captivating, conveying through vivid stripes of sound the sense of being torn in half by the decision he must make

    TheArtsDesk

  • another excellent performance

    BachTrack

  • the laurels went to the supple, burgundy-toned Hall, whose generous alto nailed the show’s big hit, Yet Can I Hear That Dulcet Lay

    The Guardian

  • I will never forget countertenor James Hall’s beautiful delivery

    Seen and Heard International

  • possessed of the most appealing voice… Hall not only projected perfectly but sang with a perfect sense of style.

    OperaToday

  • stands out with his sensitive countertenor drawing us in to such an extent that time seems to stand still as he sings

    MusicOMH

Listen in.

Alongside soloist and AAM leader Bojan Čičić and the Academy of Ancient Music for JS Bach's 'Erbarme Dich, mein Gott' from St Matthew Passion. Performed live in concert at London's Milton Court Concert Hall.

“Il vocalise à souhait et son expressivité ainsi que la clarté de sa diction font des merveilles..” - baroque news.com

“King Oberon was magnificently sung by the countertenor James Hall…" - OperaWire

"un talent à suivre...James Hall, révélation d’un impeccable nouveau haute-contre anglais" - resmusica.com

“Il vocalise à souhait et son expressivité ainsi que la clarté de sa diction font des merveilles..” - baroque news.com “King Oberon was magnificently sung by the countertenor James Hall…" - OperaWire "un talent à suivre...James Hall, révélation d’un impeccable nouveau haute-contre anglais" - resmusica.com

"...the outstanding James Hall" - The Guardian

"Incredibly ecstatic, mellifluous sounds” - Record Review, BBC Radio 3

"He’s someone to watch." - bachtrack.com

"...the outstanding James Hall" - The Guardian "Incredibly ecstatic, mellifluous sounds” - Record Review, BBC Radio 3 "He’s someone to watch." - bachtrack.com

 Contact James

  • Represented by Athole Still Artists

    email Christopher Broom: chris@atholestill.co.uk

    telephone: 020 8771 5271

  • For interview requests, press quotes, or media access, please contact either the artist’s representation above, or email press@j-hall.com.

  • For all vocal coaching, lesson requests, or masterclasses, please contact the artist at studio@j-hall.com.

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