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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 2d

Just got my copy of Someone Else’s Music, the new book by Alexandra Wilson — looking forward to starting it over the weekend.

More info: www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/someone-else...

#Opera

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 4d

The Phantom of the Opera turns 39 today.

I had the pleasure of playing Piangi in the London production — wonderful memories from an unforgettable time.

#PhantomOfTheOpera
#Opera
#WestEnd
#Theatre
#BetweenTheNotes

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 4d

A little throwback — ten years ago fronting the operatic symphonic metal band Proscenium.
Wonderful to have shared the stage with such brilliant musicians.

#Opera #ClassicalMusic #Proscenium #BetweenTheNotes

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 12d

Great to see BBC NOW coming to Swansea’s finest concert hall, the Brangwyn.

Season opener this Friday with the powerful music of Shostakovich.

www.brangwyn.co.uk/BBCNOWCelebr...

@grandambition.bsky.social

#Shostakovich #Swansea #BBCNOW #ARTS

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 14d

Thrilled to see @richardmylan.bsky.social recognised @thestage.co.uk
#DebutAwards for his outstanding direction of Mumfighter.

Big congratulations, Richard – so well deserved!

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · 19d

Behind the scenes at yesterday’s shoot with @grandambition.bsky.social @richardmylan.bsky.social Steve Balsamo.

Excited to be one of the soloists for something special in early 2026 – more soon via @grandambition.bsky.social

#GrandAmbition #Arts #Wales

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Sep 12

Some positive news about St David’s Hall.

“The agreement will safeguard the future of the venue, preserving the National Concert Hall of Wales as a centrepiece of Cardiff’s cultural fabric and securing its legacy as a world-class music venue.”

#Arts #StDavidsHall
nation.cymru/culture/majo...

Major plans revealed for the future of St David's Hall

The future of St David’s Hall has been secured after it was revealed that Academy Music Group Limited (AMG) has entered into an agreement with Cardiff Council to take over the running of and re-open t...

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just finished listening to Music Is Art Vol. 1 by Chimpan A — poetic, cinematic, with moving narration and stunning vocals from Steve Balsamo.

Something for everyone here. Wonderful album.

#MusicIsArt #NewMusic

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Charaktertenor:

“ A voice type with both power and dramatic nuance. “

www.ipasource.com/help/fach/ar...

#Charaktertenor #Opera #OperaSinger #Tenor

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Volante Opera talk about their new recording with Paul Corfield Godfrey’s operatic Lord of the Rings!

Watch: youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE

#LordOfTheRings #Opera

Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Crosby Buttle talk Operatic Lord of the Rings

YouTube video by TolkienGuide

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Wow — just watched The Life of Chuck, based on @stephenking.bsky.social book. A brilliant, thought-provoking film that really stays with you.

#TheLifeOfChuck #StephenKing #TomHiddleston #Film #Cinema

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Summer Concert in Caerphilly — featuring some fantastic artists. Well worth checking out if you’re nearby.

#Operasingers #Classicalmusic

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 27

Another proud member of the Piangi club 🎭 Bravo to David on his final day in Phantom London — loved his farewell video on YouTube. Worth a watch 👇

youtu.be/9er8ES4w2Lk

#ThePhantomOfTheOpera #BetweenTheNotes

DADDY'S HOME! Emotional last day in London's Phantom Of The Opera & Moving Home to Cheshire!

YouTube video by Sophie and Dave

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 23

A fantastic evening at The Other Palace for Whatwood & Westkeys debut. London theatre at its best! 🎭

#Theatre #LondonArts

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations to one of Wales’ finest actors and theatre directors @richardmylan.bsky.social on his nomination in the @thestage.co.uk #DebutAwards

www.thestage.co.uk/the-stage-de...

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 22

Last day in the forest today — tomorrow it’s London, the theatre, then back to the music next week…
#Theatre #Music #BetweenTheNotes #Forest

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 20

Quiet days in the forest — Wagner’s Forest Murmurs comes to mind

#Opera #Betweenthenotes

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 7

Wind, rain, sea, and the foghorn in Mumbles today — couldn’t help thinking of Peter Grimes. Britten really understood this kind of atmosphere.

#PeterGrimes #BenjaminBritten #OperaLife #SeaInterludes #Opera #Mumbles

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 6

Back in Swansea for the holidays — where it all began.

This part of the world has produced so many wonderful opera singers, singers, actors, musicians, and artists. Grateful to have grown up here.

#Swansea #WelshArtist #OperaLife #BetweenTheNotes #Arts

Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Aug 1

In town for opera coaching and caught The Comedy About Spies.

Sharp, fast, brilliantly played — a great night at the theatre.

#TheComedyAboutSpies #ComedyAboutSpies #LondonTheatre #StageEnergy

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Recently came across this backstage photo from my time as Piangi in the West End Phantom of the Opera.

It also brought back memories of voicing the role for the 2004 film adaptation.
More on instagram.com/leedavidbowen

#ThePhantomOfTheOpera #Piangi #OperaLife #Charaktertenor
#POTO

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Always good to experience storytelling from another angle — Evita at The London Palladium last night.

A reminder of how powerful live theatre can be. Congratulations to all the cast and creatives.

#Evita #LondonPalladium #LiveTheatre #PerformerPerspective #WestEnd

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Jul 29

Been past here many times and only just noticed this. #Mozart #London #BehindTheNotes

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Jul 21

To all professionals (and retirees) in the film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession.
Copy the text and post a pic on YOUR page.

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Lee David Bowen @leedavidbowen.bsky.social · Jul 20

Wonderful to see the late renowned Welsh tenor Stuart Burrows being celebrated on BBC Four this evening. Such a glorious voice and amazing international artist. #Avoicefortheworld

#StuartBurrows #OperaSinger #Tenor #Wales

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