Robert D Williams : Biography

Biography

Following several years performing throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, Australian bass-baritone Robert D Williams has returned home to Brisbane. Before moving to the UK, Robert studied a Bachelor of Music (Voice Performance) at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, after which he moved to Brisbane and joined Opera Queensland. During the five years Robert spent with Opera Queensland, he became an integral member of the company, performing in many productions including La traviata, Il Trovatore, and Les Pecheur de Perles.

Robert's desire to expand his performance opportunities led him to England in September 2002. Robert studied privately with well-known English baritone Russell Smythe, in addition to working with several UK-based opera companies and choirs. This work includes principal roles with Buxton Festival Opera, Stowe Opera and London Opera Players. Robert also travelled throughout Europe performing with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields under the direction of Sir Neville Marriner.

Testimony to the quality of Robert's vocal abilities and reliability as a performer are the subsequent invitations to perform with opera companies and choirs on multiple occassions. In July 2006, Robert made a highly successful debut at the Buxton Festival Opera performing in Bizet's The Fair Maid of Perth returning to the Buxton Festival company in 2007 and 2008. Similarly, Robert also completed two seasons with English Touring Opera. In addition, Robert was well regarded as a soloist for many community choirs with which he enjoyed performing as often as he could.

In addition to performing as a soloist on both the opera and concert platforms, Robert enjoyed performing at recitals, conventions and weddings throughout the United Kingdom with Operadagio and The Singing Servers and regularly performed at charity events.

If you have an enquiry regarding Robert's availability, please contact him on +61 (0)458 912266 or send an email to robdougwill@hotmail.com

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