About Me

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My name is Jade McLellan and I am mezzo-soprano originally from Yorkshire but now based in Birmingham.​ I first discovered opera at 4 years old after seeing it on the television and I genuinely thought I was witnessing magic! From then on my love affair with all things classical began.​

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Whilst I originally trained in healthcare and spent time living and working across Europe, I fell back into music after a seven year hiatus. I obtained a First Class Honours degree in classical music at Leeds Conservatoire and have recently completed a master's in classical voice and opera studies at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. 

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My recent roles include L'Opinion Publique in RBC's production of Orphee aux Enfers, Cherubino with Peterborough Opera Company, Zanetto (scenes) at RBC and chorus in L'Italiana in Algeri with Longhope Opera. I was a British Youth Opera Young Artist '25 as well as a Clonter Opera Artist '25. I am generously supported by the Tillet/Keer Trust and the Help Musician's Postgraduate Award. 

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In addition to performing, I am passionate about community music and accessible art. This influences my work as a workshop facilitator and through my connections with Birmingham Opera Company, with whom I frequently perform. 

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When not singing or workshopping, you can find me composing, writing poetry or short stories or probably up a mountain!