Reginald Mobley
Reginald Mobley is an African-American countertenor.
He was raised singing jazz and gospel music, but trained in the classical repertoire. He is best known for singing the works of Henry Purcell and Johann Sebastian Bach.[1] In 2023 he sang at the coronation of Charles III as well as at the BBC Proms.[2]
Early life
Mobley grew up in Gainesville, FLorida where he attended Eastside High School and the University of Florida.[3]
Performance history
Modley has performed with the Baroque ensemble Apollo’s Fire, and is a regular guest with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Washington Bach Consort, Seraphic Fire, and Agave Baroque. With the latter, Reginald recorded ‘American Originals’, a collection of spirituals, which earned a GRAMMY Awards nomination in 2022.[4]
Research into music by forgotten black composers
Mobley has a strong interest in researching and performing the work of forgotten black composers, particularly Ignatius Sancho.[1]
https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/reginald-mobley/
https://cso.org/about/performers/visiting-artists/vocalists/mobley-reginald/
https://cso.org/about/performers/visiting-artists/vocalists/mobley-reginald/
https://cso.org/experience/article/7974/reginald-mobley-aims-to-make-the-world-of-ear
https://www.sfcv.org/articles/review/reginald-mobley-sings-war-and-peace-agave-baroque
https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2022/11/09/108747/
References
- ^ a b Maddocks, Fiona (21 October 2021). "Reginald Mobley is digging deep for forgotten musical treasures". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Wright, Steve. "Who performed at the Coronation?". classical-music.com. Classical Music. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "A Gainesville man performed at King Charles' coronation". WCJB. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Wright, Steve. "Who is Reginald Mobley, the countertenor singing at the Coronation and 2023 BBC Proms?". classical-music.com. Classical Music. Retrieved 9 September 2023.