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Adrian’s early life was spent in Pinner, Middlesex and at a very early age, given the choice of singing or scouting, he opted to join the large Parish Church Choir as a probationer treble. Serving a long and happy musical apprenticeship, he quickly developed a passion for the English Choral Tradition and, thanks to a voice which steadfastly refused to break, became treble Head Chorister at the ripe old age of 16. His claim to be the only choirboy ever to be told to shave before singing evensong remains unchallenged! When nature finally took it course his voice merely settled and dropped a bit – and so another countertenor was born.

After a number of years in the musical wilderness as a ‘jobbing alto’ (taking a little time out along the way to get married, move to Oxfordshire and start his own business) he rediscovered the joy of music-making back in 1999 when invited to join the 'a capella' male voice ensemble St James Singers and now performs regularly in their busy concert schedule. Four years later Adrian was to meet, by chance, the Mezzo-Soprano Christine Cairns who took on the role of his mentor and teacher. As a result Adrian has competed successfully in many Music Festivals, leading to performes in recital and in opera.

“The thrill of being a soloist and being a part of this incredible achievement was the most adrenalin fuelled (and terrifying!) week of my life”, said Adrian. Adrian has also produced major concerts in aid of charity, in particular the charity 'Music for Autism'

Adrian now studies regularly with his teacher Christine Cairns, who together with her husband John 

 

The St James Singers

Lubbock have become trusted friends and a constant source of musical encouragement. Subsequently, John Lubbock invited him to join his internationally renowned London-based Choir, OSJ Voices. 

Adrian now has a long standing concert partnership with the internationally renowned Lynette Stulting who accompanies many of his performances and Lutenist and Viola da Gamba player,Tricia McLaughlin. Together they perform Lute Ayres and Renaissance and Tudor music, delighting audiences with the unique sound and blend of Lute and countertenor voice. 

The composer and organist Malcolm Pearce of Magdalen College School in Oxford has recently written a suite of three special arrangements of George Herbert songs especially for Adrian.

In his spare time, (of which he has little) and with support of his ever patient wife, Adrian indulges his passion for flying light aircraft, and malt whisky.

“There can be few who would doubt the role that music plays in all our lives”, Adrian wrote in his preface to the Wayfaring Stranger concert programme which he produced. “....and its ability to reach out and touch something deep within our consciousness. I count myself so fortunate to work alongside some fine musicians and study under gifted teachers. Without them my own musical journey of discovery would never have begun. With them, I hope it will never end.”