John Shirley-Quirk (born August 28, 1931) is an English bass-baritone.

He was born in Liverpool, England and sang in his high school choir. He played the violin and was awarded a scholarship. While studying chemistry and physics at Liverpool University, he studied voice with Austen Carnegie.

He made his operatic debut in Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande at the Glyndebourne Festival and has been prominent in performing and recording the vocal works of Benjamin Britten.

He appears regularly with major orchestras and opera companies throughout the world and has a vast discography.

In 1975, John Shirley-Quirk was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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