Lauded for his luminous projection, lyrical sensitivity, and brilliant coloratura, American-born Canadian tenor Lawrence Wiliford is in high demand in concert, opera, and recital repertoire ranging from works by Monteverdi to contemporary composers. Critics have acclaimed him as an "amazing tenor" (Vancouver Sun) having "exceptional power throughout his range" (Boston Globe) and as a "phenomenal" and "matchless artist" (Globe & Mail).
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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.
UPCOMING SOLO CD RELEASE
Britten: Divine Musick
The Late Works for Tenor and Harp
Scheduled release: September 28, 2010
ATMA Classique
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LATEST REVIEWS
St. Nicholas
Elora Festival
"Wiliford was excellent as the Saint, his emphatic voice bursting forward with laser-like intensity and precision."
- Stephen Preece, The Record, July 26, 2010
Israel in Egypt
Tafelmusik
"The soloists were first-rate.[...] Tenor Lawrence Wiliford, always a pleasure, was at his most appealing in the bright, rhythmic coloratura in the Part Three air The enemy said, I will pursue."
- Ken Winters, The Globe and Mail, May 30, 2010
Dies Natalis
Talisker Players
"Wiliford’s singing of the Finzi cantata about the holy birth had all the articulately intuitive rapture the music longs to convey."
- Ken Winters, The Globe and Mail, May 13, 2010
"Wiliford sang with assurance, bending the long phrases into careful, sometimes powerful, arcs."
- John Terauds, Toronto Star, May 12, 2010
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NEWEST PHOTOS
The Pirates of Penzance
Edmonton Opera (Frederic)
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Finzi
"The Rapture" - Dies Natalis
Handel
"Thou Shalt Break Them" - Messiah
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News
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.
UPCOMING SOLO CD RELEASE
The Late Works for Tenor and Harp
Scheduled release: September 28, 2010
ATMA Classique
More Recordings
LATEST REVIEWS
St. Nicholas
Elora Festival
"Wiliford was excellent as the Saint, his emphatic voice bursting forward with laser-like intensity and precision."
- Stephen Preece, The Record, July 26, 2010
Israel in Egypt
Tafelmusik
"The soloists were first-rate.[...] Tenor Lawrence Wiliford, always a pleasure, was at his most appealing in the bright, rhythmic coloratura in the Part Three air The enemy said, I will pursue."
- Ken Winters, The Globe and Mail, May 30, 2010
Dies Natalis
Talisker Players
"Wiliford’s singing of the Finzi cantata about the holy birth had all the articulately intuitive rapture the music longs to convey."
- Ken Winters, The Globe and Mail, May 13, 2010
"Wiliford sang with assurance, bending the long phrases into careful, sometimes powerful, arcs."
- John Terauds, Toronto Star, May 12, 2010
More Reviews
NEWEST PHOTOS
Edmonton Opera (Frederic)
More Photos
AUDIO SAMPLE
Finzi
"The Rapture" - Dies Natalis
Handel
"Thou Shalt Break Them" - Messiah
More Audio Samples
UPCOMING CONCERTS
October 28
Britten: Divine Musick CD release concert
COC Free Concert Series
Lawrence Wiliford, Tenor
Jennifer Swartz, Harp
Linda Hutcheon, Contributing moderator
Four Seasons Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Oct. 30, Nov. 2,3,5,6 & 7
Handel: Acis & Galatea (Damon)
Opera Atelier
Conducted by David Fallis
Elgin Theatre, Toronto, ON
November 11, 12, 13, & 14
Rameau: In convertendo
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Conducted by Ivars Taurins
Trintiy-St. Paul's Centre, Toronto
November 26 & 27
Bach: St. John Passion
Les Voix Baroques
Conducted by Alexander Weimann
Eglise St. Viateur, Montreal, QC
November 28
Bach: St. John Passion
Les Voix Baroques
Conducted by Alexander Weimann
Dominion Chalmers Church, Ottawa, ON
Complete Schedule
October 28
Britten: Divine Musick CD release concert
COC Free Concert Series
Lawrence Wiliford, Tenor
Jennifer Swartz, Harp
Linda Hutcheon, Contributing moderator
Four Seasons Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Oct. 30, Nov. 2,3,5,6 & 7
Handel: Acis & Galatea (Damon)
Opera Atelier
Conducted by David Fallis
Elgin Theatre, Toronto, ON
November 11, 12, 13, & 14
Rameau: In convertendo
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Conducted by Ivars Taurins
Trintiy-St. Paul's Centre, Toronto
November 26 & 27
Bach: St. John Passion
Les Voix Baroques
Conducted by Alexander Weimann
Eglise St. Viateur, Montreal, QC
November 28
Bach: St. John Passion
Les Voix Baroques
Conducted by Alexander Weimann
Dominion Chalmers Church, Ottawa, ON
Complete Schedule
Mr. Wiliford acknowledges the past and present support of The Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Fund
