Recent performances include the world premiere of Enigma by electronic composer BarryTruax (a work that was composed for him) with Vancouver New Music, Der Kaiser von Atlantis and Carmina Burana with City Opera Vancouver, Messiah with Victoria Symphony, and concerts with Vancouver International Song Institute, Vancouver Chamber Choir, and Erato Ensemble.
As a recitalist, Mr. George has appeared in the U.S., England, and Sweden, and has been featured in a recital for Japan’s NHK network television. His recordings include Geometrics by L.Warde and Brent Michael David's Viola Jokes, with acclaimed violist Melia Watras. A specialist in contemporary music, Mr. George has sung several prestigious North 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, and Benjamin Lees’ Echoes of Normandy. A recent pet project was the research and performance of the complete vocal works of South African composer Priaulx Rainier.
Mr. George received his Masters of Music degree from the University of Southern California, where he was honored as Outstanding Graduate from the school of music.
Also a composer, William's songs and vocal chamber works have been performed in Canada, the United States and Europe. He recently was honored with induction to the Canadian Music Centre as Associate Composer. Visit his publishing website at www.arrowsongs.com