Thomas Coltman has a diverse portfolio of musical activity as a bass-baritone, pianist, educator and choral director. He studied piano with Yekaterina Lebedeva at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and was a Britten Pears Young Artist, which led to performances as a collaborative pianist at venues and festivals across the UK and Europe.
After pursuing vocal studies in London, Thomas sang in both UK and European choirs, in opera choruses including the Glyndebourne Festival and as oratorio soloist around the UK. He has sung as soloist at venues including Westminster Abbey and Central Hall as well as regularly appearing in recital and concert, making his US debut in 2024 as guest vocalist at the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival. In opera principle roles have included Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro, Father in Hansel and Gretel, Count Robinson in The Secret Marriage and Claudius in Agrippina. A passionate educator, Thomas has taught singing extensively in all education sectors, on the BA acting course at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and in collaboration with the British Voice Association. He studied voice intensively with celebrated soprano Nelly Miricioiu, receiving guidance from Sir John Tomlinson and also training in the Estill Method with Anne-Marie Speed.
As choral director he has led performances at venues including Belfast Grand Opera House, Dublin City Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and Southbank Centre, London. Thomas was a founder of the London Stroke Choir and continues to create bespoke arrangements in numerous vocal contexts.
