Will Todd

Will Todd

Will Todd (b. 1970) is an English classical composer and pianist.

Biography

Todd was born in County Durham and studied at University of Bristol. He is an accomplished jazz pianist and regularly performs with his trio, and this played a large role in one of his most famous works, his "Mass in Blue".

His "The Blackened Man" won second prize in the "International Verdi Opera Competition" in 2002 and was later staged at the 2004 Buxton Festival. "The Screams of Kitty Genovese", a music theatre work, has been produced at the Boston Conservatory and New York Music Theater Festival. His oratorio "Saint Cuthbert", with a libretto by Ben Dunwell based on the life of the saint, has been performed and recorded by the Hallé Orchestra and Choir under Christopher Austin.

"Among Angels" was commissioned by the Genesis Foundation and was premiered by The Sixteen in Salzburg. Written for WNO Max, "Sweetness and Badness" was performed in a tour during autumn 2006, and "Whirlwind", commissioned by Streetwise Opera, was first performed at the Sage Gateshead.

Works

* Winter Dances - orchestra (1989)
* Midwinter - Cantata for soprano and baritone, chorus and orchestra (1992)
* Saint Cuthbert - Oratorio for soprano, tenor and baritone, chorus, organ and orchestra (1995)
* The Burning Road - Cantata for soprano and baritone, chorus and orchestra (1996)
* The Screams of Kitty Genovese - 12 actor-singers and pit ensemble (1999)
* A Song of Creation - Cantata for choir, chamber choir, childrens' choir, soprano, tenor and bass soloists, organ and orchestra (2000)
* The Blackened Man - Opera with 7 roles, chorus and full orchestra or chamber ensemble (2001)
* Mass in Blue - soprano, chorus and jazz ensemble or trio (2003)
* Gala and Gloria - soprano, mezzo and baritone soloists, chorus, orchestra and brass band (2004)
* Among Angels - 16 part SATB with 2 harps (2006)
* Sweetness and Badness - Opera with 5 actor singers and small ensemble (2006)
* Whirlwind - Opera with 4 actor singers, mixed chorus, small ensemble and live sound score (2006)

External Links

[http://www.willtodd.com Will Todd's homepage]


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