Bryn Terfel
Bass-Baritone
Born November 9, 1965 in Gwynedd, United Kingdom (61 years old)
Opera
Sir Bryn Terfel Jones is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially primarily associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly Figaro, Leporello and Don Giovanni, but he has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Puccini and Wagner.
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9 Signature Roles9 Principal Houses
Now performing
Currently starring in Tosca as Il Barone Scarpia · Symphony Hall · Jun 27, 2026
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Career Highlight
Winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize (1989) and Grammy Award recipient
At a Glance
- Voice
- Bass-Baritone
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born
- 1965 · Gwynedd, United Kingdom
- Active since
- 1989
Training & Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Engagements
Verified past & upcoming performances
YeartoCompanyRole
On stage now (1)
ToscaIl Barone Scarpia
Symphony HallBirmingham
Jun 27, 2026
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Upcoming (1)
Fiddler on the RoofBass-baritone
Salle des CombinsBagnes
Jul 23, 2026
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Career Arc
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1965Born in Gwynedd, United Kingdom
1989Winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World Song Prize (1989) and Grammy Award recipient
Available Performances
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