|
Praised by The New York Times as a "sensitive and subtle singer", William Sharp has earned a reputation as a singer of great versatility and continues to garner critical acclaim for his work in concert, recital, opera and recordings. He has appeared throughout the United States with major orchestras and music festivals. In recent seasons he has performed with the New York Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He is a frequent participant in Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Colorado Music Festival, and the Marlboro Music Festival. Mr. Sharp also enjoys his work in the performance of baroque and pre-baroque music. He has made numerous appearances with the Bach Aria Group, the Handel and Haydn Society, and the Maryland Handel Festival.
A highly respected recording artist, William Sharp was nominated for a 1989 Grammy award for Best Classical Vocal Performance for his recording featuring the works of American composers (New World Records). His recording on the Koch label of Leonard Bernstein’s
Arias and Barcarolles with the New York Festival of Song received a 1990 Grammy award. Other recordings include the songs of Marc Blitzstein with The New York Festival of Song (Koch), and
The Mass in B Minor (BWV 232) with The Bach Choir of Bethlehem (Dorian).
William Sharp is the winner of the 1987 Carnegie Hall International American Music Competition
Return to Current Season
|
