Richard Bloodworth

Richard Bloodworth's musical interests are wide and varied. Early experiences as a singer,'cellist and continuo player whilst at Cambridge developed into a full time career as Head of Music and Drama in a Leeds Comprehensive School. His contributions to music theatre included productions of Cabaret and Canterbury Tales at Bradford Playhouse as well as Verdi's Luisa Miller and Flotow's Martha with the Bradford Opera Group. His work with school students ranged from Victorian Music Hall to Bernstein's West Side Story.
In the North East he was Musical Director of Ryton Choral Society for seventeen years performing the most important works of the baroque and early romantic choral repertoire. At the same time he was Musical Director of Northern Opera conducting many fully staged performances of nineteenth century Italian and French opera.
A house move to Sadberge preceded his retirement as headteacher of Durham Johnston School and the start of a new career as an I.T. consultant, with Darlington Choral Society providing the necessary musical stimulus.