Mark Stone
British baritone Mark Stone was born in London on 12 June 1969. After studying Mathematics and working as a chartered accountant and investment banker, he retrained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Stone made his operatic debut in 1998, as Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen for Opera North, and has since performed widely, including in France, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, USA and the UK.
In 2008 he created his own record label, Stone Records.
A selection of articles about Mark Stone
Classical music news. Streaming, Downloads and CDs - Classical Music Daily's May 2021 Newsletter has just been published as a video podcast
Ensemble. Turning Point - Leonard Bernstein's 'West Side Story' begins Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia's season, by Giuseppe Pennisi
Ensemble. Mature or Immature? - Roderic Dunnett asks some questions about 'Die Feen', a Wagner rarity performed recently by Chelsea Opera Group
CD Spotlight. Striking Effect - Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd', heard by Howard Smith. 'A "killer diller" on all counts.'
Ensemble. Sheer Brilliance - Rossini's 'William Tell', reviewed by Robert Hugill
Ensemble. Black Comedy - Prokofiev's 'The Gambler' impresses Robert Hugill
Ensemble. Buoyant and Fresh - André Messager's 'Véronique' delights Mike Wheeler
Ensemble. Inhibited by Cleverness - 'Cav and Pag' at English National Opera, reviewed by Robert Hugill
A Superb Outing - Bellini's 'La Straniera', reviewed by Robert Hugill