After training at the Royal Academy of Music Philip Sunderland graduated from the National Opera Studio in 1993, and has since been working in the Operatic and choral world both as a conductor and chorus master. Philip has worked with many prestigious companies such as the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, English Touring Opera, and has been Chorus Master at Opera North.
Philip was Director of Music for Swansea City Opera, and has been at the forefront of Educational Opera projects with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Philip is currently preparing for the Autumn 2008 tour with Carl Rosa Opera.