Bezett came late to singing, instead preferring to concentrate on rowing and rugby at high school, and some acting and singing in school musicals on the side. Then, in his final year at Otago Boys High School, where he was head boy, Bezett took part in the local singing competitions. University of Otago Assoc Prof Judy Bellingham spotted his potential there and suggested he consider studying singing at university. St Matthew Passion was composed by Bach for the 1727 Good Friday service at St Thomas' Church in Leipzig, Germany. ''Once I'm on stage I'm fine, I'm in the moment and let it go, but the hours leading up to it can be a bit stressful.''

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2019 14:26 UTC