William Thomas
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Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (Original 1857 version)
RecommendedGermán Enrique Alcántara (Simon Boccanegra), Eri Nakamura (Maria/Amelia), William Thomas (Fiesco), Iván Ayón-Rivas (Gabriele Adorno), Sergio Vitale (Paolo Albiani)
The Hallé, Chorus of Opera North, RNCM Opera Chorus, Sir Mark Elder
Exceptional vocal performances from Argentinean baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara in the title role, rising bass William Thomas as his foe Jacopo Fiesco and Peruvian tenor Iván Ayón-Rivas as... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 21st March 2025
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2025, Editor's Choice
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International Opera Awards, 2025, Shortlisted - Complete Recording
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International Classical Music Awards, 2026, Nominated - Opera
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2025, Recording Debut of the Year - Germán Enrique Alcántara
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Gramophone Awards, 2025 Finalists, Opera
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The New York Times, Best Classical Music Albums of 2025
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Special offer. Barber: The Complete Songs
RecommendedDylan Perez (piano), Samantha Clarke, Soraya Mafi, Louise Kemény, Mary Bevan (sopranos), Fleur Barron (mezzo), Jess Dandy (contralto), Nicky Spence (tenor), Dominic Sedgwick, Julien Van Mellaerts (baritones), William Thomas (bass)
Navarra String Quartet
Dylan Perez’s pianism is consistently insightful without obtruding – a tall order for any accompanist – and his curating of the entire project is masterly...These two discs undoubtedly set a... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, May 2022
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BBC Music Magazine, August 2022, Recording of the Month
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2022
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Shortlisted - Song
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Bach: St. John Passion
RecommendedNick Pritchard (Evangelist), William Thomas (Christus), Alex Ashworth (Pilatus), Julia Doyle (soprano), Alexander Chance (countertenor), Peter Davoren (tenor)
English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, Sir John Eliot Gardiner
the wonder is that in the circumstances the performance emerges so taut, dramatically focused, and exactingly crafted...singing off-score, his choir doesn’t so much relay the narrative as inhabit... —
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2022, Editor's Choice
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Record Review, 26th February 2022, Record of the Week
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Grammy Awards, 65th Awards (2023), Nominee - Best Choral Performance
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Conductor of the Year
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The Complete Songs of Ravel
Lorna Anderson, Sarah Dufresne (sopranos), Julie Boulianne, Paula Murrihy (mezzos), Dafydd Jones, Nicky Spence (tenors), John Chest, Simon Keenlyside (baritones), William Thomas (bass), Malcolm Martineau (piano)
A particular highlight is baritone Simon Keenlyside’s Histoires naturelles...his suave storytelling rejoices in Renard’s mordant characterisations. But above all, subtly shaded, Martineau’s... —
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2025, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2025, Vocal Choice
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Complete Songs of Duparc
Malcolm Martineau (piano), Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor), Huw Montague Rendall (baritone), William Thomas (bass)
a high standard is attained by all participants...Both rising stars of the UK vocal firmament, Thomas and Montague Rendall earn their places alongside fully established performers. —
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Finalist - Song
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Orchestral Anthems: Elgar | Finzi | Dyson | Howells
Britten Sinfonia, Choir of Merton College Oxford, Benjamin Nicholas
Benjamin Nicholas maintains excellent control of his forces in a recording that is sonorously generous and forward in sound. The Merton choirs (including the soloists) are in fine voice and... —
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Coming soon. Handel: Messiah
English Baroque Soloists, Christophe Rousset, Ana Vieira Leite, Sarah Connolly
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Johannes Brahms: Liebeslieder Walzer, Opp. 52 & 65
Mary Bevan (soprano), Fleur Barron (mezzo-soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor), Wlliam Thomas (bass), Dylan Perez (piano), Joseph Middleton (piano)
This delectable recording makes a splendid case, if it were needed, for their worth. These four singers complement one another and blend effortlessly, seeming to share some crucial qualities:... —
