Biography of Seán Costello
A true crossover tenor from operatic arias to Broadway anthems, this multi award-winning talent is noted for his enthusiasm and presence on stage, and his superb and emotive telling performances of the worlds greatest songs.
From a very young age the stage beckoned as his home society Ballinrobe. Co. Mayo gave him a love of musicals and the journey has continued.
Sean has made the music of Mario Lanza his own while starring in the sell out tribute show “The loveliest night of the year” at the NCH Dublin, Ulster Hall Belfast, Cork Opera house and Wexford Opera house to name a few. Indeed Ellisa Lanza (daughter of Mario Lanza) said ‘it was the best celebration concert in my fathers honour I have attended anywhere in the world’.
As a concert performer and entertainer Sean has performed as a soloist for our President and guests at Aras an Uachtarain on several occasions and at some of the most prestigious events including the Ryder Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and at many of our national sporting stadiums.
As part of The Galway Tenors, Sean can regularly be seen and heard throughout the country with tributes to the Great Irish Tenors,Joseph Locke and Frank Patterson and musical journeys from Broadway to La Scala.
Seans Viennese repoirtoire is vast, having performed many times as guest soloist in The magic of Vienna throught his career and indeed it was here that he and Vladimir Jablokov first met.
Vladimir and Sean have since been making great music and memories together for 15 years now and have formed a bond of friendship that will carry on forever. Together they have devised and worked on many shows and have travelled to every corner of the country and beyond playing concerts at Marley Park with a 50 piece orchestra to making many memories for happy couples with their unforgettable church performances.
This December 2024 will culminate with Sean as guest tenor In Vladimir’s Viennese Christmas alongside guest soprano Katherine Jenkins at the 3 Arena Dublin
When asked for a line on Sean Vladimir said, “He is a part of what we all feel is the extended family. His exhuberance, energy, thrilling talent and laughter are what keep us all energised and excited’
Seán’s dedication to singing and commitment to his audience mean that those who hear him are assured of an unrivalled musical experience. Fans acknowledge his performances with rapturous applause and standing ovations. They know that Seán Costello is the voice you will never forget, the performer you will always remember.
You Raise Me Up by Westlife sung by Sean Costello – Trad on the Prom”