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RECORDING
Bach: Johannes-Passion
Released: January 31, 2012
ATMA Classique
Britten: Divine Musick
The Late Works for Tenor and Harp
Nominated by the International Classical Music Awards for Best Vocal Recital CD, 2012 Read the reviews...
Released: September 28, 2010
ATMA Classique
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN WORLD PREMIERE
Lawrence had the great honour of performing the world premiere of a newly discovered song by Benjamin Britten at the 2010 Aldeburgh Festival. "Ae fond kiss" was premiered in recital with harpist Lucy Wakefield at Aldeburgh Church on Peter Pears' 100th birthday on June 24th.
LATEST REVIEWS
Don Giovanni
"Tenor Lawrence Wiliford offered the finest musical moments of the evening, ironically, as that fop of a nobleman, Don Ottavio. Wiliford had the unenviable task of having to sing Dalla sua pace while lying on the floor, but sing it he did, beautifully."
- Barbara Zuck, The Columbus Dispatch, November 26, 2011
"The vocal highlight of the night, unexpectedly, was a liquid treatment of Dalla sua Pace by tenor Lawrence Wiliford (as Don Ottavio)."
- Arthur Kaptainis, National Post, October 31, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford's pure voice and dramatic commitment make Don Ottavio, Anna's fiance, a more rounded figure than audiences usually see."
- John Kaplan, Now Magazine, Toronto, November 2, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford’s tenor shimmered as Don Ottavio."
- Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star, October 31, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford placed his clear tenor, tinged with a pleasant vibrato, at the service of an introspective Don Ottavio."
- Colin Eatock, Globe and Mail, October 31, 2011
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
"The visiting guest soloist was Canadian tenor Lawrence Wiliford who brought a clear, nicely projected voice to Benjamin Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31. Already a specialist on Britten with his recent ATMA release on the composer's songs accompanied by harpist Jennifer Swartz, the Serenade suited Wiliford's voice, evoking memories of Peter Pears, for whom the work was originally composed."
- Wah Keung Chan, Montreal Gazette, March 19, 2011
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NEWEST PHOTOS
Don Giovanni
Opera Atelier (Don Ottavio)
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AUDIO SAMPLE
Handel
excerpt from "Every Valley" - Messiah
Bach
"Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rucken" - Johannes Passion
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RECORDING
Bach: Johannes-Passion Released: January 31, 2012
ATMA Classique
The Late Works for Tenor and Harp
Nominated by the International Classical Music Awards for Best Vocal Recital CD, 2012 Read the reviews...
Released: September 28, 2010
ATMA Classique
More Recordings
BENJAMIN BRITTEN WORLD PREMIERE
Lawrence had the great honour of performing the world premiere of a newly discovered song by Benjamin Britten at the 2010 Aldeburgh Festival. "Ae fond kiss" was premiered in recital with harpist Lucy Wakefield at Aldeburgh Church on Peter Pears' 100th birthday on June 24th.
LATEST REVIEWS
Don Giovanni
"Tenor Lawrence Wiliford offered the finest musical moments of the evening, ironically, as that fop of a nobleman, Don Ottavio. Wiliford had the unenviable task of having to sing Dalla sua pace while lying on the floor, but sing it he did, beautifully."
- Barbara Zuck, The Columbus Dispatch, November 26, 2011
"The vocal highlight of the night, unexpectedly, was a liquid treatment of Dalla sua Pace by tenor Lawrence Wiliford (as Don Ottavio)."
- Arthur Kaptainis, National Post, October 31, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford's pure voice and dramatic commitment make Don Ottavio, Anna's fiance, a more rounded figure than audiences usually see."
- John Kaplan, Now Magazine, Toronto, November 2, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford’s tenor shimmered as Don Ottavio."
- Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star, October 31, 2011
"Lawrence Wiliford placed his clear tenor, tinged with a pleasant vibrato, at the service of an introspective Don Ottavio."
- Colin Eatock, Globe and Mail, October 31, 2011
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
"The visiting guest soloist was Canadian tenor Lawrence Wiliford who brought a clear, nicely projected voice to Benjamin Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31. Already a specialist on Britten with his recent ATMA release on the composer's songs accompanied by harpist Jennifer Swartz, the Serenade suited Wiliford's voice, evoking memories of Peter Pears, for whom the work was originally composed."
- Wah Keung Chan, Montreal Gazette, March 19, 2011
More Reviews
NEWEST PHOTOS
Don Giovanni
Opera Atelier (Don Ottavio)
More Photos
AUDIO SAMPLE
Handel
excerpt from "Every Valley" - Messiah
Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Nicholas Kraemer Conducting
from Douglas Brown on Vimeo.
Bach
"Erwäge, wie sein blutgefärbter Rucken" - Johannes Passion
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
February 19, 2012
Aldeburgh Connection 30th Anniversary Gala
Koerner Hall, Toronto, Ontario
March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
Beethoven: Mass in C
Colorado Symphony
Conducted by Christoph König
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver, Colorado
March 6, 2012
Canadian Art Song Project
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre,
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Toronto, Ontario
March 23 & 24 2012
Bach: St. Matthew Passion (Evangelist)
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Roberto Minczuk
EPCOR CENTRE's Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, Alberta
Complete Schedule
February 19, 2012
Aldeburgh Connection 30th Anniversary Gala
Koerner Hall, Toronto, Ontario
March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
Beethoven: Mass in C
Colorado Symphony
Conducted by Christoph König
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver, Colorado
March 6, 2012
Canadian Art Song Project
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre,
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Toronto, Ontario
March 23 & 24 2012
Bach: St. Matthew Passion (Evangelist)
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Roberto Minczuk
EPCOR CENTRE's Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, Alberta
Complete Schedule
Mr. Wiliford acknowledges the past and present support of The Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Fund
