Soprano Eleanor Oldfield is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she completed her BMus (Hons), MMus, and MPerf with Distinction, studying under the guidance of John Evans and Marcus van den Akker. Her studies at Guildhall were generously supported by the Goldsmith’s Company.

Since graduating, Eleanor has built a reputation as a vibrant and expressive performer, recognised for her warmth of tone, vocal clarity, and dramatic sensitivity. In summer 2024, she toured with Wild Arts as a Young Artist, singing First Lady and Papagena (cover) in Die Zauberflöte. Earlier that year, she appeared in the title role of Noah Max’s A Child in Striped Pyjamas at the Brundibár Arts Festival in Newcastle, a performance noted for its emotional sincerity and vocal nuance. Her longstanding collaboration with the Merry Opera Company has included roles such as Pitti Sing in The Mikado (2022), and soprano soloist in their nationally touring, staged production of Handel’s Messiah (2023).

Eleanor is also an accomplished concert soloist and recitalist. She has performed with leading orchestras and ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, The Sixteen, The Hallé, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, with appearances at major venues such as the Barbican, Royal Albert Hall, and Southbank Centre. Recent concert work includes Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle, Rutter’s Requiem, and Maria in Bernstein’s West Side Story.

Equally at home in oratorio, art song, and contemporary repertoire, Eleanor’s musical interests range from opera and choral music to jazz and musical theatre. She is a proud alumna of Genesis Sixteen, where she was mentored by Harry Christophers, and continues to draw inspiration from ensemble singing in both early and modern contexts.

Alongside her performing career, Eleanor is dedicated to arts outreach and education. She recently completed a six-month contract with the London Symphony Orchestra in a fundraising role, supporting their Discovery programme, which works to broaden access to music education in underrepresented communities. She is fortunate to continue her relationship with the LSO on a freelance basis, allowing her to prioritise her performance career while remaining committed to community music outreach and education.