Liam Lawton
Liam Lawton | |
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Occupation(s) | Singer / Roman Catholic priest |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | EMI |
Website | liamlawton |
Liam Lawton is a
Education
He received his theological training at
Musical career
Discovered in 2004 by record giants
In the year 2000 Liam's work was recognized in the United States when he was invited to compose a work for the Irish American community in Chicago under the patronage of Mayor Richard Daley and his wife Maggie. This work was performed in Chicago Symphony Center with narrator screen veteran Gregory Peck. In the 10 years of the events existence Liam is the only composer that has been invited to return at least four times and has had such guest artists as John Cusack and John Malkovich narrate his work. Over this time Liam has also toured Sweden and Norway achieving top ten status in the Norwegian Charts.[1]
In 2006, Lawton performed and record his new compositions. Set in Dublin’s docklands this event was the first of its kind to be staged on water in Ireland's capital. The concert which took place over two nights was recorded for high definition DVD/CD release in to the US and Worldwide markets in 2007. This unique special event, with a stunning stage design by Alan Farquharson, featured guests Roisin O'Reilly and boy soprano Joseph McManners,[3] the full Irish Film Orchestra and Chorus along with traditional Irish instruments. The event was attended by almost 5,000 people. The orchestral arrangements were done by the world-renowned composer and arranger Nick Ingman whose films include Shakespeare in Love, Cold Mountain, Billy Elliot and Finding Neverland.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Liam Lawton Biography at www.kandle.ie (accessed 14 May 2008)
- ^ LIAM LAWTON NEW ALBUM: TIME RELEASED: 4TH NOVEMBER 2005 at www.tenortours.com (accessed 14 May 2008)
- ^ Joseph McManners Official News Updates Archived 5 August 2018 at the Wayback Machine at www.joemcmanners.com (accessed 14 May 2008)
- ^ Liam Lawton – Biography at www.windowsmedia.com (accessed 14 May 2008)
External links
- Official Website This link is broken