Soprano and Tenor Duo, Angharad Morgan and David Fortey, started singing together in 2001 when they studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Initially they came together to perform in a show called ‘From Covent Garden…to Broadway’ and it was after the success of these concerts and several years of talking about putting together a professional duo, that Cantare… was born. As performers they are varied and versatile, and give a unique blend of music from opera to musical theatre therefore providing audiences with the sought after ‘something for everyone’.
Both have exciting solo careers, Angharad Morgan, was a Jerwood Young Artist at Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 2013, singing Alice (cover) Falstaff, Ione Wakening Shadow (a role she created for Glyndebourne Festival Opera 2013) and Dew Fairy Hansel Und Gretel. She has also performed with Wexford Festival Opera and Welsh National Opera. Known for her versatility, Angharad is a regular performer with male voice choirs, ensembles and festivals throughout the UK.
Like Angharad, upon graduating, David began his professional career with Glyndebourne Festival Opera and later with Garsington Festival Opera. Since 2007, David has been a full time member of the award-winning choir Only Men Aloud; his work with Only Men Aloud has given him the opportunity to perform internationally and also the opportunity to record extensively for television and radio. David is sought after as a chorister and soloist both at home and abroad.
As a duo, Angharad and David have performed throughout the UK with their shows ‘Cantare at the Musicals’ ‘A Night at the Opera’ and ‘Cantare at Christmas’. Most recently they performed at the Welsh Proms with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at St David’s Hall. They start the new year excited with the forthcoming performances they are due to give as Cantare.
Both have exciting solo careers, Angharad Morgan, was a Jerwood Young Artist at Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 2013, singing Alice (cover) Falstaff, Ione Wakening Shadow (a role she created for Glyndebourne Festival Opera 2013) and Dew Fairy Hansel Und Gretel. She has also performed with Wexford Festival Opera and Welsh National Opera. Known for her versatility, Angharad is a regular performer with male voice choirs, ensembles and festivals throughout the UK.
Like Angharad, upon graduating, David began his professional career with Glyndebourne Festival Opera and later with Garsington Festival Opera. Since 2007, David has been a full time member of the award-winning choir Only Men Aloud; his work with Only Men Aloud has given him the opportunity to perform internationally and also the opportunity to record extensively for television and radio. David is sought after as a chorister and soloist both at home and abroad.
As a duo, Angharad and David have performed throughout the UK with their shows ‘Cantare at the Musicals’ ‘A Night at the Opera’ and ‘Cantare at Christmas’. Most recently they performed at the Welsh Proms with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at St David’s Hall. They start the new year excited with the forthcoming performances they are due to give as Cantare.
Cantare are privileded to be accompanied by Ryan Wood.
Ryan Wood is currently the Musical Director of Bridgend Male Choir and Deputy Musical Director of Treorchy Male Choir. He is the founder conductor of Noteworthy, a mixed choir based in Maesteg which has become well known for the high standard of their performances and variety of their repertoire. Noteworthy has been described as “one of the best mixed choirs in Wales” Ryan began accompanying with Maesteg Children’s Choir and Cor Meibion Maesteg a’r Cylch in 1996 and has since gained a vast amount of experience. He regularly works with the renowned Pendyrus Male Choir and accompanies the Classical Brit Award winning vocal ensemble, Only Men Aloud. He has also accompanied Only Boys Aloud and Only Kids Aloud.
Ryan has played with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera in a performance of Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony at St. David’s Cathedral. He has performed at many other prestigious venues including the Wales Millennium Centre, St. David’s Hall, Llandaff Cathedral, Palma Cathedral and Cadogan Hall in London.A career highlight for Ryan was when he collaborated with Sir Willard White and Beverley Humphreys for a tribute concert to Paul Robeson. He has accompanied many well-known performers including Rebecca Evans, John Owen Jones and Gary Griffiths and he has accompanied masterclasses given by Helen Field, Rebecca Evans, John Fisher and Dennis O’Neill. He is also the regular accompanist for vocal duo, Cantare.
Ryan Wood is currently the Musical Director of Bridgend Male Choir and Deputy Musical Director of Treorchy Male Choir. He is the founder conductor of Noteworthy, a mixed choir based in Maesteg which has become well known for the high standard of their performances and variety of their repertoire. Noteworthy has been described as “one of the best mixed choirs in Wales” Ryan began accompanying with Maesteg Children’s Choir and Cor Meibion Maesteg a’r Cylch in 1996 and has since gained a vast amount of experience. He regularly works with the renowned Pendyrus Male Choir and accompanies the Classical Brit Award winning vocal ensemble, Only Men Aloud. He has also accompanied Only Boys Aloud and Only Kids Aloud.
Ryan has played with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera in a performance of Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony at St. David’s Cathedral. He has performed at many other prestigious venues including the Wales Millennium Centre, St. David’s Hall, Llandaff Cathedral, Palma Cathedral and Cadogan Hall in London.A career highlight for Ryan was when he collaborated with Sir Willard White and Beverley Humphreys for a tribute concert to Paul Robeson. He has accompanied many well-known performers including Rebecca Evans, John Owen Jones and Gary Griffiths and he has accompanied masterclasses given by Helen Field, Rebecca Evans, John Fisher and Dennis O’Neill. He is also the regular accompanist for vocal duo, Cantare.
