Peter Corry

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Peter Corry has the kind of voice you never forget, the kind of voice that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and takes you on a musical roller coaster ride of emotion. Originally from Northern Ireland, Peter has travelled the globe with his unique sound and timeless classics. His astonishing talent spans the great musicals, opera, rock, jazz and the haunting melodies of his native Isle. Having starred in Night of 1,000 Stars at the Royal Albert Hall and performing in The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Peter’s musical gift was quickly recognised and he presented his own TV series, The Peter Corry Show with BBC Northern Ireland, singing alongside a host of international personalities. His passion for his subject has placed him in demand for numerous chat shows both in Ireland and the UK and he currently hosts his own music show for BBC Radio. A superb vocal range complemented Peter’s casting in the opera productions of "Cosi fan tutte", as Guglielmo, "The Marriage of Figaro" as Figaro and "The Beggars Opera" as Captain MacHeath. Peter earned the title of Master of the Musicals when he spent three years in the formidable role of Inspector Javert, which he made his own in the West End, and then the UK tour of the Schonbert and Boubil's hit, Les Miserables. His dream during those years was to take the music of Les Mis to the people of Ireland and in 2001 internationally renowned producer, Cameron Macintosh gave permission for only the second time ever and entrust