Classical

United Kingdom

James Platt

Latest Release

2025

Elgar: The Dream of GerontiusEdward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Allan Clayton, James Platt, Jamie Barton, London Philharmonic Choir & Hallé Choir

Most Streamed Songs by James Platt

Listen to Semiramide, Act 1: "L'alto eroe, che dell'Assiria" (Idreno, Oroe, Assur, Azema, L'ombra di Nino) by Gianluca Buratto, James Platt, Mirco Palazzi, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Susana Gaspar & Barry Banks, see lyrics, music video & more!

Semiramide, Act 1: "L'alto eroe, che dell'Assiria" (Idreno, Oroe, Assur, Azema, L'ombra di Nino)Gianluca Buratto, James Platt, Mirco Palazzi, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Susana Gaspar & Barry Banks

The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Part I: No. 11, Go, in the name of Angels and Archangels (Assistants)Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, James Platt, London Philharmonic Choir & Hallé Choir

Listen to Semiramide, Act 1: "Ah! sconvolta nell'ordine eterno" (Idreno, Oroe, Assur, Azema, L'ombra di Nino) by Gianluca Buratto, James Platt, Mirco Palazzi, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Susana Gaspar & Barry Banks, see lyrics, music video & more!

Semiramide, Act 1: "Ah! sconvolta nell'ordine eterno" (Idreno, Oroe, Assur, Azema, L'ombra di Nino)Gianluca Buratto, James Platt, Mirco Palazzi, Sir Mark Elder, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Susana Gaspar & Barry Banks

The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Part I: No. 10, Proficiscere, anima Christiana (The Priest)Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra & James Platt

Listen to Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 2: Jauchze nicht, du Land Palastina (Jochanaan, Salome, Soldiers, Page) by Johan Reuter, Malin Byström, James Platt, Igor Bakan, Hanna Hipp, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner, see lyrics, music video & more!

Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 2: Jauchze nicht, du Land Palastina (Jochanaan, Salome, Soldiers, Page)Johan Reuter, Malin Byström, James Platt, Igor Bakan, Hanna Hipp, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner

Listen to Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 2: Siehe, der Herr ist gekommen (Jochanaan, Salome, Soldiers, Page) by Johan Reuter, Malin Byström, James Platt, Bror Magnus Tødenes, Rita Therese Ziem, Igor Bakan, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner, see lyrics, music video & more!

Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 2: Siehe, der Herr ist gekommen (Jochanaan, Salome, Soldiers, Page)Johan Reuter, Malin Byström, James Platt, Bror Magnus Tødenes, Rita Therese Ziem, Igor Bakan, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner

Listen to Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 1: Nach mir wird Einer kommen (Jochanaan, Soldiers, A Cappadocian, Page) by Johan Reuter, James Platt, Igor Bakan, James Berry, Hanna Hipp, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner, see lyrics, music video & more!

Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 1: Nach mir wird Einer kommen (Jochanaan, Soldiers, A Cappadocian, Page)Johan Reuter, James Platt, Igor Bakan, James Berry, Hanna Hipp, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner

Listen to Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 1: Wie schon ist die Prinzessin Salome (Narraboth, Page, Soldiers) by Bror Magnus Tødenes, Hanna Hipp, Igor Bakan, James Platt, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner, see lyrics, music video & more!

Salome, Op. 54, TrV 215, Scene 1: Wie schon ist die Prinzessin Salome (Narraboth, Page, Soldiers)Bror Magnus Tødenes, Hanna Hipp, Igor Bakan, James Platt, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gardner

Le Prophète, Acte V: No. 29b, Couplets bachiques. Versez! Que tout respire (Live)James Platt, Choeur de L'Opéra National de Lyon, Sir Mark Elder, Elizabeth DeShong, London Symphony Orchestra, John Osborn, Valerio Contaldo, Guilhem Worms & Edwin Crossley-Mercer

Le Prophète, Acte V: No. 25, Entracte et Scène. Ainsi vous l'attestez? (Live)James Platt, Sir Mark Elder, London Symphony Orchestra, Valerio Contaldo & Guilhem Worms

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2025

Elgar: The Dream of GerontiusEdward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Allan Clayton, James Platt, Jamie Barton, London Philharmonic Choir & Hallé Choir

Album

2019

Bliss: Mary of Magdala, The Enchantress & Meditations on a Theme by John BlowSir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Dame Sarah Connolly, James Platt & BBC Symphony Chorus

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2019

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 – Four Romances on Poems by PushkinHallé, Sir Mark Elder & James Platt

About James Platt

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United Kingdom

Genre

Classical

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Bass James Platt is known for his performances in opera, concert, and recital, with a repertoire spanning Mozart, Wagner, Verdi, and 20th century and contemporary works. A former member of the ensemble at the Bayerische Staatsoper, he has appeared with companies such as the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, and Opera North. In concert, he has performed with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, appearing in major choral works, including Messiah, Elijah, and Verdi's Requiem. Platt's career has combined operatic, symphonic, and recital appearances across Europe, with a repertoire centered on German, Italian, and English works for bass voice. His performances span major opera houses, orchestras, and festivals, reflecting an international career in both staged and concert repertoire.