Laurence Padfield

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Originally from Gloucester, Laurence began his singing career as a deputy lay clerk for Gloucester Cathedral Choir and as the Choral Scholar of Tewkesbury Abbey Scholar Cantorum, under Simon Bell. Laurence read Music at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he was a choral scholar under Rupert Gough and studied with Elaine Pearce. In 2019, he graduated with a First-Class degree, BMus (Hons). He was awarded the Dame Felicity Lott Bursary. Laurence is currently a Fellow of NYCGB and also the Director of Music and Organist of St Mary’s, Lewisham.

CHORAL WORKS Purcell: Come ye sons of Art Handel: Messiah Haydn: The Creation Fauré: Requiem in D minor Duruflé: Requiem Stainer: The Crucifixion Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs

EDUCATIONAL WORK Through NYCGB and Ready, Steady, Sing!, Laurence has helped assist and lead singing workshops and sectionals to children and adults, and groups of over 40 participants.

“He is a young baritone of vibrant lyrical potential: the voice full-toned and consistent throughout a good range, and frequently both beautiful and deeply expressive."

Elaine Pearce GRSM ARCM

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