Ashley Riches

Ashley Riches, a British operatic baritone, studied at Winchester College and King's College, Cambridge, where he sang in King's College Choir. He continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. From 2012 to 2014, Ashley Riches was a Jette Parker Young Artist at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, making his main stage debut alongside Roberto Alagna. His lead roles include Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro by Mozart at English National Opera and the title role in Owen Wingrave by Britten for Opéra national de Lorraine. Ashley Riches has performed with notable orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and Philharmonia Orchestra. His discography includes recordings such as Handel – La Resurrezione, JS Bach – St John Passion, and A Musical Zoo.