Chloé Underwood
Profile
Pitch of Voice
Soprano
Nationality
United Kingdom
Website
Studies
Master Specialized Music Performance – Opera
Academic Year
2025
Vocal coach
Malin Hartelius
Former musical studies
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MMus and MPerf, 2023–2025, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Janice Chapman and Marie Vassiliou, London, UK.
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BMus, 2017–2021, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Maureen Brathwaite, Birmingham, UK.
CV
Performed operas:
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2025: Alice Ford in Falstaff by Verdi, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
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2025: Arminda in La Finta Giardiniera by Mozart, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
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2024: Musetta in La Bohème by Pucchini, Swindon Opera Company, Swindon, UK
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2024: Armida in Armide by Gluck, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
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2024: Julia in Romeo an Juliet by Gounod, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
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2024: Zerlina in Don Giovanni by Mozart, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
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2021: Child 2 in Hänsel and Gretel by Humperdinck, Opera Holland Park, London, UK
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2020: Hermia in The Enchanted Island, arr, Sams, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, UK
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2019: Julia Bertram in Mansfield Park by Dove, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham UK
Most important projects/concerts:
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2025: Chloé Underwood Recital, Milton Court Concert Hall, London, UK
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2025: Escapism Recital, Pitville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham, UK
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2024: The Romantic vs The Realist, St James Picadilly, London UK
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2024: Kensignton Opera Company Christmas Gala, Women’s Club Mayfair, London, UK
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2024: Spirituals and Psalms Malvern Festival Chorus, Malvern, UK
Masterclasses:
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2025: Masterclass with Jack Li Vigni, Guildhall School of Muisc and Drama, UK
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2024: Masterclass with Andrew Griffiths from the National Opera Studio, Guidlhall School of Music and Drama, UK
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2023: Masterclass with Susan Bullock with Ongar music Society, Ongar, UK
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2021: Masterclass with Susanna Stranders at RBC-2021
Awards:
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2024 – 1ST Guildhall School of Drama English Song Prize, UK
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2021 – 2nd Royal Birmingham Conservatoire English Song Prize, UK
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2020 – 3rd Charles Wood Song Prize Junior, Ireland
Interview: Three questions for Chloé Underwood
Why are you studying opera?
Studying opera will offer me the opportunity to collaborate closely with a wide variety of artists and like-minded musicians. I love working with people to bring stories to life on stage, and I’m passionate about the creative process from shaping a character to immersing myself fully into their world. Opera allows me to combine storytelling, emotion and artistry in a way that feels deeply fulfilling and I know that studying Opera will only help further shape me into the musician that I want to present to the world.
What was your first encounter with opera?
My first encounter with opera came when I was only 3 years old (I’m told...) when I wouldn’t let my grandparents turn the tv off without crying as I was mesmerised by the sound that these singers were making! But my first memorable encounter was at the Royal Opera House in London watching Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci, I was totally besotted by every aspect of it, not only the incredible singing but the acting, staging, set and costumes. I knew that I wanted to be on a stage in whatever capacity that may be but witnessing what that cast and orchestra did with the incredible score is a moment I will never forget.
Which is your favourite opera and why?
It would have to be Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini. Whatever mood I am in it never fails to put a smile on my face and all the characters have such amazing, detailed traits to them. Rossini has a way of keeping people entertained and making the audience member forget about their own day to day stresses.
