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 Giles Tomkins's Profile |
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| Location: | Toronto, |
| Country: |  Canada |
| Last Login: | May 18, 2008 (584 days back) |
About Me |
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If you like Giles' music and would like to show your support, please don't hesitate to drop a little something in the virtual tip jar! Watch for the "I Wonder" music video weeknights at 7 PM on Bravo!Video, and keep those votes rolling in to Bravo by emailing requests to bravovideo@bravo.ca ! Having studied with some of the worlds finest musicians, Giles' virtuosity is not only recognized among critics and in academic circles but is also affirmed by numerous awards and extensive solo experience. He has performed with such leading arts organizations in Toronto as the Canadian Opera Company, the Aldeburgh Connection, Opera In Concert, and Queen of Puddings Music Theatre Company. Giles has also performed alongside such leading chamber music groups as the St. Lawrence String Quartet and the world-renowned Canadian Brass. He joined the Brass on stage at their 2004 Christmas concert in Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, performing holiday hits and folk song arrangements with equal aplomb. He has also begun to perform in Britain with several concerts at the prestigious Aldeburgh Festival in England, a touring production of Puccini's La Boheme with the Scottish National Opera (performing the role of Colline), and the June 2006 European premiere of a Canadian opera called The Midnight Court, to be performed in the Linbury Theatre of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. A finalist in the International Vocal Competition in Marmande, France in August 2005, Giles won first prize in the Great Lakes Regional Voice Competition, held by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) in April 2004, and received the Distinguished Graduate Award upon commencing from the University of Toronto's Opera Division in June 2005. Giles' operatic roles include Figaro in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with the Banff Centre for the Performing Arts, Superintendent Budd in Britten's Albert Herring with the Aldeburgh Britten-Pears Festival, Pish-Tush in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado with Toronto Operetta Theatre, and Somnus in Handel's Semele with Opera In Concert and Toronto's own Aradia Ensemble. He has also appeared on four international Naxos recordings with the Aradia Ensemble, including Rameau's Castor et Pollux and Handel's Rinaldo. Always looking to exceed his own standard of excellence, the young Toronto-born baritone ambitiously undertook the recording of his debut solo album while completing a master of music degree at the University of Toronto's Opera Division. The result, AND SO IT GOES (Opening Day/Universal Music Canada), is a sophisticated blend of fresh interpretations of familiar favourites and genre-defying original compositions, all delivered with the finesse of a seasoned artist. To use this banner on your page, use the following code! |
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Music:Member Since: 2/13/2006Band Website: gilestomkins.com Band Members: Sign up to receive periodic newsletters from Giles! Email Address : Subscribe Unsubscribe PURCHASE "AND SO IT GOES": Download direct from Giles' label Buy it at the Canadian Brass Store Buy it at CDBaby Buy it at iTunes PURCHASE "BREATHE (THIS CHRISTMAS DAY)": Download direct from Giles' label Buy it at iTunes SUPPORT GILES Watch for the "I Wonder" music video weeknights at 7 PM on Bravo!Video, and keep those votes rolling in to Bravo by emailing requests to bravovideo@bravo.ca ! Influences: "Fans of the classical-pop crossover sound should investigate And So It Goes, the debut CD (on Opening Day/Universal) from young Canadian baritone GILES TOMKINS. He has performed with many leading international opera companies, and demonstrates an adept touch as he covers such favourites as Norwegian Wood and Homeward Bound." Kerry Doole, Tandem Online Magazine Sounds Like: AND SO IT GOES was released on Tuesday, May 30th. Watch for the "I Wonder" music video on Bravo!Videos. AND SO IT GOES CD track listing: 1. I Wonder 2. Ill Go Away (ft. Canadian Brass) 3. Non Dubitar 4. Shenandoah 5. Norwegian Wood 6. And So It Goes (ft. Canadian Brass) 7. Legacy (ft. Canadian Brass) 8. When the Winter Comes 9. Homeward Bound (ft. Canadian Brass) 10. O Del Mio Amato Ben Record Label: Opening Day (ODEG) / Universal Music Canada Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Classical / Pop) |
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My Blog |
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CLASSICAL 96.3 INTERVIEW |
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| I'm very excited to announce that I will be interviewed on Toronto's Classical 96.3 FM this Friday (March 16) at 12 noon. Accompanied by pianist Kathryn Tremills, we will perform two songs live ... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:18:00 PST |
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Tapestry New Opera Works |
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| I'm really excited to be joining Toronto's Tapestry New Opera Works this year as part of two brand new operas being commissioned by Tapestry, along with the Canadian Opera Creation Program, Ontario Ar... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:10:00 PST |
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Happy (belated) New Year! |
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| Hello MySpacer's!!!
First of all, a very belated Happy New Year! It's going to be a great one for sure. Thanks so much to everyone who supported my Christmas song over the holidays, your v... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:21:00 PST |
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Album Review |
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| giles tomkins AND SO IT GOES
Back to Sound Recording
by S. James Wegg(12/09/06)
Impressive liftoff
Giles Tomkins' self-described "crossover" album is a veritable cornucopia of styles (f... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:24:00 PST |
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ANNEX MUSICIAN LAUNCHES CAREER |
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| Annex musician launches career
CARRIE BRUNET
Oct. 26, 2006
In both his personal life and his professional life, Giles Tomkins has had a stellar year.
Married this summer to fellow music... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:48:00 PST |
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PICKERING NATIVE ESTABLISHES SCOTTISH ROOTS |
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| Pickering native establishes Scottish roots Operatic star keeping busy with performances, new 10-song discJun 8, 2006By Mike Ruta
Staff Writer
PICKERING -- Giles Tomkins' voice is taking him pla... Posted by Giles Tomkins on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:02:00 PST |
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ODEG: Opening Day Entertainment Group, Trey Mills, trey mills, Canadian Brass, jan!na, Naxos, zoë bentley, The Free Design, Paul Carey Jones, Larisa, Rebecca Whelan, Rebecca May, Derrick Paul Miller, April Start, Darren Hayes, Jessica Lloyd, ♪♫Nancy♫, Christos, Dana-Chiara-Maria©, Jennifer Crestol, There's No Need To Fear UNDERDOG Is Here ( RG), Orchestral Illusions, Nida Grigalaviciute, Soprano, Marissa, Sasha, Marie, Due Voci, Annalyi, PATRIZIA ~Rock Soprano~, LISA, Motus, Franco Casimirri, Sylvia Sass, Weegie Yank, Alex, Reinita, Green Eyes, Saksofort, Alchemy, Bea, Scots_Lass_Chrissy, angryhippy, Nathan DeShon Myers, Sandy Zacky & Mike Clifford, Mark Michael Wong, Mina, Walter Taieb, Roni, Joanna Price, YlaWade
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