Susan Young
Performer
A versatile, accomplished singer, Susan Young has developed a growing reputation in the field of contemporary opera and as a champion of neglected works, relishing the musical and dramatic challenges.
For English National Opera she created the role of Wife in the world premiere of Tansy Davies’ Between Worlds. Also for ENO, Susan has worked on The Passenger (Weinberg), as heard on BBC Radio 3’s “Private Passions”, and Duchess in Powder Her Face (Adès). Other notable roles include Micaëla in Carmen and the title role in Kát’a Kabanová. She has garnered critical praise for her strong dramatic sense, rich, warm sound, and poised lyricism.
Susan was an integral part of the group of musicians who founded the now internationally-renowned Oxford International Song Festival. She has an extensive song repertoire. Her numerous concert appearances include Britten’s War Requiem, Dvorak’s Te Deum, Elgar’s Spirit of England, Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony, Verdi’s Requiem, Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, and Tippett’s A Child of Our Time.
Alongside her performing career, Susan runs an MA in Vocal Studies for the University of York, is Programme Manager for Vocal Studies at Morley College, and manages a successful and varied private teaching studio.
Works performed by Susan Young
- God so Loved the World Will Todd
- Requiem Will Todd
- Vidi speciosam Will Todd
Festival performances by Susan Young
LFCCM 2025
- Eternal Light on Friday 9 May 2025 at St George’s Bloomsbury