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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:

  • Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra

  • A live broadcast of Bach’s St Matthew Passion with Stephen Layton and the Auckland Philharmonia 

  • Adonis in Blow Venus and Adonis for Hampstead Garden Opera

  • 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. 

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Media

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Diary - 2024

Sunday 28th January

Launch of video: Ich habe genung BWV82 on Youtube: Link here

Sunday 17th March

Purcell King Arthur -St. Michael and All Angels Barnes - Barnes Music Festival - Conductor/Continuo

Wednesday 20th March

Stanford Bible Songs - St. Michael and All Angels Barnes - Barnes Music Festival

Saturday 13th April

Rossini Petite Messe Solenelle - East Grinstead Choral Soceity - Conductor

Saturday 4th/Sunday 5th May

Durufle Requiem - Segovia, Spain - Islington Choral Society Tour - Baritone Solos

May - October 

Beethoven Symphonies and Masses - Monteverdi Choir - London, Korea and Taiwan - Choral Bass

Please click here to view an archive diary of Laurence's solo highlights

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Gallery

Images by Bertie Watson Photography; Darja Štraus Tisu and by Mac Campeanu

Contact

For all enquiries, please contact diary manager Charlie Gower-Smith at info@charliegowersmith.com

Laurence does not currently have artist management representation

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