British countertenor Hugh Cutting is acclaimed for the expressive power of his voice, distinctive musical choices and compelling storytelling. A BBC New Generation Artist (2022–24), he was the first countertenor to win the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Award and received the Rising Star Award at the 2025 International Opera Awards.

His recent and forthcoming opera engagements include Arsace in Handel’s *Partenope* at English National Opera, Unulfo in *Rodelinda* at Santa Fe Opera and Tolomeo in *Giulio Cesare* at The Grange Festival. He has also appeared at La Scala in Milan, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Dallas Opera, Pinchgut Opera in Sydney and Opernhaus Zürich, in works ranging from Monteverdi and Gluck to Handel and George Benjamin.

A sought-after concert and recital artist, Cutting has performed at Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and collaborated with leading ensembles and conductors including The English Concert, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Bernard Labadie, Jonathan Cohen and Masaaki Suzuki. His repertoire includes Bach’s *Christmas Oratorio* and *St Matthew Passion*, Handel’s *Messiah* and numerous solo cantatas. Passionate about contemporary music, he has premiered works by several leading composers and continues to explore new possibilities for the countertenor voice.