Themba Mvula

Themba Mvula is a Zambian-born operatic baritone based in the UK.

View fullsize On Good Friday 10 years ago I sang Jesus in Bach’s St Matthew Passion for the first time here in Symphony Hall with @excathedra. That was my first big solo gig after deciding to make a return to singing. I owe so much the man in the pic with me
View fullsize Then and now… so great to see Bryn Terfel after the show last night!! This man was such an inspiration to me back in the day when I was just getting into opera. Bottom pic is from when I used to sing with the @nationalyouthchoirwales - both ta
View fullsize Getting ready for our 2nd performance of ‘Blaze of Glory’ tonight!! Had such a great time developing my character Anthony - there’s a really interesting history behind the piece, and a lot of it is based on true stories. Come and se
View fullsize Behind the scenes in our studio run of ‘Blaze of Glory’ this morning. I’ve had a blast developing the character of ‘Anthony’ and LOVE that I get to play piano in one of my scenes - one of the many, many things I’m
View fullsize One year ago today we opened #Rigoletto @OperaNorth. Was an awesome production, and I had the best costume EVER for my #Marullo! Big respect to @femielufowojujr54.60 and to @rae_smith_london in particular for conjuring this vision up. When’s th
View fullsize I had the most incredible time taking @bhekizizweopera on tour this year. One of those rare projects where I was able to bring so much of my self and my experiences to the table. So much fun too! Thanks to everyone who came out to see it… we&
View fullsize I had a great time performing at The Barrandov Autumn Opera Gala this weekend. A really wonderful venue and very appreciative audiences! #mvula #baritone #operagala #stevephillipsmanagement
View fullsize Excited to perform my last Schaunard tonight in English Touring Opera’s #LaBohème… 4 months and 21 shows later!! What a ride it’s been!! Shout out to everyone in this wonderful cast / chorus / crew - we did it!! 💥 #Schauna
View fullsize That’s curtain down on our final @operanorth Rigoletto performance in Leeds before we go on tour!! It’s been an absolute blast working with this amazing cast and company!! So much to say about this production - not enough space here - but
View fullsize Fun times performing for @bdbfinancialteam last month with the wonderful @amyjpaynemezzo & @operanorth #operaduets #baritoneandmezzopowers #bowcliffehall
View fullsize Last night of L’amico Fritz at @operahollandpark tonight!! It’s been so great working with this wonderful company for the first time and absolutely everybody involved in the production! BIG BIG respect to @jamesohp for making it all ha
View fullsize It’s finally happening!! ‘Bhekizizwe’ will premiere on BBC Wales online at 3.30pm today as part of #gŵyl2021. Link in bio. Music by @fokkensr Libretto by @zandileaka47 Directed by Ben Davis Designed by @bradcaleblee It was a ma