Laurence Williams
Bass-Baritone
Runner up in the 2019 Patricia Routledge
National English Song Competition
...forthright, energetic...
Yehuda Shapiro, Opera Magazine
...strong sense of gravitas ... lavishing lush tone...
Simon Holden, Bachtrack
...eloquently sung...
Richard Morrison, The Times
Laurence's voice was incredible - I was astounded
Robert Murray, National Operatic & Dramatic Association
Biography
Laurence Williams is an international bass-baritone soloist and choral conductor. He trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and graduated with distinction and a Concert Recital Diploma in 2017. He is widely praised for his lyrical tone and engaging communication of narrative.
Acclaimed for his eloquent singing and rich tone, his recent performance highlights include:
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Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
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A live broadcast of Bach’s St Matthew Passion with Stephen Layton and the Auckland Philharmonia
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Adonis in Blow Venus and Adonis for Hampstead Garden Opera
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Elijah solos for Islington Choral Society at Cadogan Hall
In his choral career, he has sung with such prominent ensembles as Polyphony, Gabrieli Consort and the Monteverdi Choir performing throughout Europe to sold out audiences.
As a conductor, he is the Music Director to three choirs, including a children’s choir in North London. He is passionate about introducing all voices to choral music and has extensive experience inspiring non-professional musicians. He loves how his work as a conductor helps inform his performing career and visa versa.
Please click here to view a list of Laurence's current oratorio repertoire.
Media
Diary - 2023
Saturday 14th January
Duruflé Requiem Baritone Solos - Eton College Chapel: Windsor And Eton Choral Society
Saturday 11th February
Handel The Messiah - Workshop - St. John's Church, Dormansland (Sign up here to participate)
Monday 13th March
Schubert Die Schöne Müllerin - St. Michael and All Angels Barnes - Barnes Music Festival
Thursday 16th - Friday 17th March
Hywel Davies The Argo - Tonbridge School - Baritone Narrator Solos
Saturday 18th March
Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle - London ProArte Choir - St. Michael's Church, Mill Hill - Bass Soloist
Friday 31st March
Stainer The Crucifixion - St. Michael and All Angel's Choir Barnes - Conductor
Saturday 1st April
'The Glory of Brass, Choir and Organ' - East Grinstead Choral Society - St. Swithun's Church - Conductor
Sunday 2nd April
Mendelssohn Elijah - Islington Choral Society - Cadogan Hall, London - Soloist (Elijah)
Please click here to view an archive diary of Laurence's solo highlights
13th - 21st May
Handel Agrippina - Hampstead Garden Opera - Soloist (Pallante)
Saturday 17th June
Mozart Coronation Mass - Beckenham Chorale - Bass Soloist
Saturday 24th June
Gilbert and Sullivan The Mikado - East Grinstead Choral Society - Conductor
August (Various)
Berlioz Les Trojans - European tour with The Monteverdi Choir - Choral bass
Sunday 22nd October
'Dowland and His Contemporaries' with Dowland Youth Works - Brighton Early Music Festival - Leader
Saturday 24th November
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols - Crowborough Choral Society - Bass Soloist
Sunday 25th November
Handel Ode to St. Cecilia and Mozart C Minor Mass - Islington Choral Society - Conductor
Saturday 2nd December
Handel The Messiah - East Grinstead Choral Society - Conductor (and continuo)
Contact
For all enquiries, please contact diary manager Charlie Gower-Smith at info@charliegowersmith.com
Laurence does not currently have artist management representation