About Charles Humphries

"Singers on Humphries' level can do something extraordinary with the sound; it mixes with and stands out through the orchestral sound in a very special way, both ethereal and in its smooth, pure beauty." Charles Humphries' music career began in the United Kingdom as a 7-year-old chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, and since those days, music has taken him to all parts of the globe. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, he was honoured with the letters ARAM (Associate Royal Academy of Music) for his services to music. Known for his intelligent interpretations of baroque and renaissance music, he has been one of the most sought-after countertenors worldwide for the past thirty years. Throughout that time, his career, both as a consort singer and soloist, has paired him with numerous distinguished conductors such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Richard Hickox, Paul McCreesh, Robert King, Rinaldo Allessandrini, Nicholas McGegan, James O’Donnell, Trevor Pinnock, and Lars Ulrik Mortensen.

Charles Humphries finds immense joy in witnessing the success and power that hard work and determination offer. He is dedicated to giving confidence to many, helping them realise their full potential. His greatest hope is that people take away an understanding that everyone starts at the same point; we just begin at different times. Whether through performance or teaching, he aims to inspire and empower individuals to embark on their own musical journeys with courage and passion.