John Fisher (opera director)

John Fisher (born 29 July) is a Scottish conductor, opera manager, vocal coach, and record producer.

Fisher served as jury chairman (operatic and song categories) of the prestigious 'BBC Cardiff Singer of the World' competition in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 he served as an international guest coach on the faculty of the inaugural Lisa Gasteen Opera Summer School in Australia.

In 2012 he was invited back to the Met in NY to prepare the casts in a new production qof Wagner's Ring Cycle, working with - amongst others - acclaimed stars Bryn Terfel and Deborah Voigt.

He is in demand throughout the world as an operatic vocal coach of the highest calibre, appearing at such institutions as the Juilliard School and the Young Artists Program at the Met.