The Vancouver Chamber Choir Singers

William George - Tenor

William George has appeared as a soloist with musical organizations around the world, including New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Savonlinna (Finland) Festival, the Aldeburgh (England) Festival, the Stockholm Tonsättarfestival, and at Carnegie Hall. As a recitalist, Mr. George has appeared in the U.S., England, and Sweden, and has taped a recital for Japan's NHK network television. His recordings include Geometrics by L.Warde (Platso),  and a collection of Irish songs (Milk Cow). He has completed vocals for several upcoming CDs including Marga Richter's opera Riders to the Sea, and Brent Michael David's Viola Jokes with violist Melia Watras. A specialist in contemporary music, Mr. George has sung several prestigious American premieres, including the role of Hermes in Sir Michael Tippett's King Priam, Edgar Allen Poe in Augusta Read Thomas' Ligeia, and Kenneth Leighton's Symphony #3. He also received acclaim for his performances of Tippett's song cycles at Tippett festivals in Stockholm and Sacramento. Recent projects include Barry Truax's electronic theater piece Thou and I, and concerts with Vancouver's Erato Ensemble and contemporary music ensemble New Music New York.