Gari Glaysher was introduced to me by a dear friend from the UK. Rose suggested I listen to a vocal sensation, and I did. Gari Glaysher is a breath of fresh air. In our current state of "pop culture" and "Idolism" it is refreshing to encounter a vocalist who transcends time and takes the listener back to a day when the human singing voice could clearly be defined as an instrument. Gari's voice is a fine tuned, classical instrument. He is a man of passion, and depth. His personal qualities are evident in his musicality.
Gari Glaysher's story is a unique and inspirational one about determination, hard work and patience, born of a true passion for music. Born in London, Gari spent some time early on as a bricklayer, heavyweight boxer, and was also a three-time national champion in taekwondo. One of his first jobs as a musician was as guitarist and lead singer in a rock band, which is when he began his formal training with a vocal coach who recognized Gari's natural tenor voice and encouraged him to explore opera.
Gari began his musical studies in guitar and piano, and he has worked with prominent vocal coach Fernando Bandera in Italy. He has also worked with many music coaches from the Guildhall School of Music and the Trinity School of Music, and is currently studying with tenorJulian Gavin.
Gari has since performed in many operas including "Tosca", "Carmen", "La Traviata", "La Boheme", "Pagliacci", "Cavalleria Rusticana", and "Aida". He has also performed in several operettas including "The Pirates of Penzance", "The Merry Widow", "The Mikado", "HMS Pinafore", "The Gondoliers", "Ruddigore", and on the musical stage in the lead role of Tony in "West Side Story". He has sung for Prince Albert of Monaco and HRH Sophie the Countess of Wessex, and has performed on concert stages in England, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Spain and Canada.
Gari's rich voice, humble beginnings and warm personality continue to win him a large and rapidly growing fanbase from all over the world. More information can be found here.
