Thomas Spencer-Wortley

Thomas Spencer-Wortley (born 8 May 1982) is an English Classical Crossover Singer.

Background

Thomas was accepted to study classical voice at Trinity College of Music gaining a Bmus Hons degree. It was here he began to hone his performance as a soloist in a broad range of works such as Handel's 'Messiah' and new contemporary musicals. His study next led him to the Royal Academy of Music where he completed a post graduate diploma under the excellent guidance of Mary Hammond as well as an LRAM certificate.

His first professional break came when he was offered the part of Schlomo in the UK Tour of Fame the Musical, this saw Thomas travel extensively in 2007. 'It was such a great experience to be a part of the Fame musical, travelling is EXCITING but tiring. You learn AbOUT the discipline and resilience needed for the musical theatre profession and develop a healthy respect for it'.

Auditioning as a young professional, Thomas felt at home in both the West End and operatic worlds. It wasn't long before Thomas decided that he would like to develop his own sound. 'This is my voice, this is how I sing. I am simply not a person who is content at sitting back waiting for something to happen, if you want something, you have to go out and get it yourself.'

And so the idea was born to record an album, ‘It has been the most enlightening experience. Making music is just amazing, watching it grow and come together. What I have learnt both as an individual and as part of a team is invaluable. It's been hard, very hard, with all the control comes the responsibility of getting everything right. Producing an album on your own inevitably pushes the boundaries and presents what seems to be endless challenges, as it takes you way beyond the music, but at the end of the day I've enjoyed every minute of it'.

Thomas has done everything himself, he has set up a record label, Cove Records, and production company, TSW Productions. The possibilities are endless, he is unique in the fact that he not only sings but manages every aspect of the performance process. His creative talent manifests itself in producing, recording and marketing. He is as passionate about his musicians as he is about his own performance and places great importance on devising the programme for live performances in addition to finding the right blend of artistes to undertake it.

Thomas was recently approached by Judd Lander of Lander PR, whose roster of artists have included ABBA, Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick. Thomas has now taken on Judd as his manager and is pleased to be working with someone who shares his passion for music and also his goals .

Recent concert appearances include performing at Birmingham Town Hall with All Angels as his special guests

Thomas is the brother of British composer Oliver Spencer-Wortley.