soprano & choral conductor

Rosemary Galton

Welcome to my website. I am a soprano, choral conductor and music educator based in Nelson, NZ.

A portrait of Rosemary standing in front of some trees. She is wearing concert black clothes, and smiling,

Solo, consort, choral

Soprano

Rosemary was born and educated in the UK, an alumna of Clare College, Cambridge University, and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.As an ensemble singer she has worked with many leading groups in Europe, including Tenebrae, Polyphony, Huelgas Ensemble, the Gabrieli Consort, The Hanover Band, Chamber Choir Ireland and the choir of Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.Since moving to New Zealand in 2021 she has performed as a soloist in Nelson, Christchurch and Wellington, and established a busy teaching studio.

Interview with Todd Padgett for The Colour of Music

"Rossignols, vous chantez" by Julie Pinel, with Anna Maitland (flute), Lissa Cowie (cello), Mary Ayre (harpsichord). November 20

Pie Jesu by Duruflé,. with Lissa Cowie (cello) and Paul Chan (organ). April 2025

More strings to my bow

violin

Rosemary teaches violin in schools and privately. She also plays in the Nelson Symphony Orchestra, where she is principal 2nd violin.

Precision and Tone

Conductor

Rosemary conducts various choral groups in Nelson, including the Nelson Male Voice Choir and Bel Canto at Nelson College for Girls.

Get in touch

contact

Email is the best way to reach me.