Ellen Williams | Award-Winning Classical Singer

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ELLEN WILLIAMS

"Poise and promise, her voice agile with silvery charm"
THE GUARDIAN

Classical soprano Ellen Williams is taking the classical music industry by storm with a No 1 Classical Charts release, hundreds of thousands of loyal fans across the world, hundreds of thousands of music streams, and MILLIONS of video views.

Her rendition of the Classical Crossover favourite "Time To Say Goodbye" was released by popular demand this October after receiving over 5 MILLION views on TikTok during the first few days of posting!

Ellen's albums are sold across the UK and Ireland, throughout the US, Asia and South America, and as far as Australia and New Zealand whilst also streamed regularly across 6 continents.

Featured on BBC and Scala Radio, Ellen's music draws a wide audience of film music and classical fans ready to experience cinematic and classical favourites in a new light.

Described in THE TIMES as a vocalist of "heart piercing sweetness", and praised in THE GUARDIAN for her "poise and promise, her voice agile with silvery charm" - CLASSICAL EXPLORER wrote "She sings with heartfelt sincerity, her voice a continual joy to listen to".

Ellen has performed on international stages and in prestigious UK concert venues including Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, St David's Hall, for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, and as the Anthem soloist in the Principality Stadium.

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An insight into recording Time To Say Goodbye in the studio!

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An insight into recording Time To Say Goodbye in the studio!

This is a favourite for so many and I'm so pleased to have now recorded my own rendition, it's one of those songs that will always give me goosebumps! I'm working towards an album of Classical, Crossover, Operatic and Pop favourites that are real concert roof-raisers, of which Time To Say Goodbye will be one of the tracks. Stay tuned as I share more! Recorded in Karma Sound Studios, Thailand #timetosaygoodbye #soprano #classicalsinger #classicalmusic #classicalcrossover

Showreel for Award-Winning Soprano, ELLEN WILLIAMS

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Showreel for Award-Winning Soprano, ELLEN WILLIAMS

Hi everyone, For those who may not know me or are new here I thought I’d introduce myself a little! Hopefully I convince you to stick around, and look forward to sharing new music with you very soon! ☺️✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m a classical singer from Wales, I grew up singing the hymns and arias and folk songs of Wales, and after being given Hayley Westenra’s album as a Christmas present one year as a child, set a goal to pursue a career in singing! I studied opera and sang many lead roles, but when the pandemic hit and performances were put on pause, returned to a life-long love of film music, and that’s where I find myself today… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My EP “Cinema”, which includes new epic classical arrangements of Now We Are Free from Gladiator, the James Bond theme No Time To Die, as well as songs from Lord Of The Rings and Cinema Paradiso, has been streamed and shipped across the world with millions of video views and hundreds of thousands of plays. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After that I was excited to release a Christmas album full of festive favourites and one or two lesser-known gems called “A Christmas Wish”, and of course my latest album “INSPIRE” packed with beautiful hymns and inspirational sporting anthems! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m excited to say there’ll be new music on the way very soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #classicalsinger #epicclassical #classicalcrossover #filmmusic #soprano

GLADIATOR Theme, Now We Are Free, Ellen Williams

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GLADIATOR Theme, Now We Are Free, Ellen Williams

Now We Are Free by Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard features on Ellen's forthcoming EP 'Cinema', out on the 8th of October 2021. Follow Ellen on Spotify ahead of it's release: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2C7JB8jtz8peHlvQzegEda?si=bhcFn8oqSzODfSjWESQtPw&dl_branch=1 Produced by Chris Craker Arranged by Dan Lambert Videography by LoweFilmPhoto WWW.ELLENWILLIAMS.CO.UK #gladiator #nowwearefree #hanszimmer

World In Union, Ellen Williams

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World In Union, Ellen Williams

The Rugby World Cup Anthem, World In Union is the next release from classical and crossover star Ellen Williams in the lead up to a full album of beautiful hymns and rousing sporting anthems to inspire hope and faith. INSPIRE the album can be heard now on all major streaming platforms! * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow Ellen on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenwilliamssoprano?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ellenwilliamssoprano Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ellenwilliamssoprano Twitter: http://www.twitter/com/EllenAngharad YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ellenwilliamssoprano #classicalcrossover #classicalsinger #rugbyworldcup2023

James Bond 007 Theme, No Time To Die, Ellen Williams (Billie Eilish Cover)

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James Bond 007 Theme, No Time To Die, Ellen Williams (Billie Eilish Cover)

To celebrate the release of the new James Bond movie, Ellen’s rendition of “No Time To Die” will be available to download and stream on October the 8th as part the Cinema EP 💿 Follow Ellen on Spotify to keep up to date with the new release: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2C7JB8jtz8peHlvQzegEda?si=465U67FSTJqeaCq6Ef6dXw&dl_branch=1 Arrangement: Dan Lambert Producer: Chris Craker, Dan Lambert & Ellen Williams Videography: LoweFilmPhoto Lighting: Charly Brookman #notimetodie #jamesbond #007

Welsh National Anthem sung at the Principality Stadium

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Welsh National Anthem sung at the Principality Stadium

The Welsh National Anthem sung by soprano Ellen Williams at the first ever WSXChampionship British GP held at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Ellen Williams, Danny Boy

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Ellen Williams, Danny Boy

Danny Boy is such a treasured song that means so much to so many people for all sorts of different reasons, and I'm really delighted to have my own version out there. I feel very touched that so many people have reached out and shared their connection to this song with me since I started working on this single, and I really hope you enjoy this new rendition. Danny Boy is available now to stream on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7jyEcNxspPxbbygRclvoz4?si=qVbp-5vsSheMp7nqracpyw&dl_branch=1 To download on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/danny-boy-single/1576768452 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danny-Boy/dp/B099N33MQW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=danny+boy+ellen+williams&qid=1627632914&sr=8-1 And other streaming platforms. Thank you so much to all the brilliant people who worked on this with me, Arrangers, Dan Lambert & David Harrington Executive Producer, Chris Craker Video production by LoweFilmPhoto If you enjoyed this video I'd be delighted if you'd SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and look forward to seeing you back here from time to time! Ellen xXx Follow Ellen on Social Media: http://www.facebook.com/EllenWilliamsSoprano http://www.instagram.com/ellenwilliamssoprano http://www.twitter.com/EllenAngharad WWW.ELLEN-WILLIAMS.CO.UK http://www.ellen-williams.co.uk

Cinema Paradiso, A Tribute to the Old Picturehouse

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Cinema Paradiso, A Tribute to the Old Picturehouse

I'm really pleased to share with you the new video for Cinema Paradiso! In the classic film by Tornatore there's a film reel put together by Alfredo, who runs the cinema in the small town in Italy, of all the romantic scenes that the town's priest had ordered Alfredo to cut from the movies, and one of the final scenes in the film is of that romantic reel playing in the cinema. Cinema Paradiso (Se) is available now on all streaming platforms: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/4lvjdJZaWeUhC8qZyueP2y iTunes https://music.apple.com/gb/album/cinema-paradiso-single/1551851072 Follow Ellen on social media - https://www.instagram.com/ellenwilliamssoprano https://www.facebook.com/ellenwilliamssoprano https://twitter.com/ellenangharad Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ellenwilliamssoprano Video shot by James Richardson. #cinemaparadiso #enniomorricone #classicalcrossover #filmmusic #soprano #classicalsinger

Ellen Williams, Calon Lân (A Pure Heart)

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Ellen Williams, Calon Lân (A Pure Heart)

I'm so proud to have recorded my own rendition of this beautiful and powerful Welsh hymn, and hope you enjoy listening. Here's a look into the recording process in the studio with footage from one of my favourite spots to walk, especially when the sunset is as magnificent as this! Ellen's rendition of Calon Lân is available to stream and download from digital platforms, click on the links below to listen on Spotify and iTunes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/47jXm2GzeE1agZx3SCwdf4?si=F8ZLlDo2QpuRgOpCXrg2SA iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/calon-l%C3%A2n-single/1611124046 #calonlan #classicalsinger #wales Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus, Aur y byd na'I berlau mân: Gofyn wyf am galon hapus, Calon onest, calon lân. Calon lân yn llawn daioni, Tecach yw na'r lili dlos Dim ond calon lân all ganu Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos. Pe dymunwn olud bydol, Chwim adennydd iddo sydd, Golud calon lân, rinweddol, Yn dwyn bythol elw fydd. Calon lân yn llawn daioni, Tecach yw na'r lili dlos Dim ond calon lân all ganu Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos. Hwyr a bore fy nymuniad Esgyn ar adennydd cân Ar I Dduw, er mwyn fy Ngheidwad, Roddi i mi galon lân. Calon lân yn llawn daioni, Tecach yw na'r lili dlos Dim ond calon lân all ganu Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos. English translation from FelinFach: I don't ask for a luxurious life the world's gold or its fine pearls, I ask for a happy heart, an honest heart, a pure heart. A pure heart full of goodness Is fairer than the pretty lily, None but a pure heart can sing, Sing in the day and sing in the night. If I wished for worldly wealth, It would swiftly go to seed; The riches of a virtuous, pure heart Will bear eternal profit. (Chorus) Evening and morning, my wish Rising to heaven on the wing of song For God, for the sake of my Saviour, To give me a pure heart. Spanish translation sung in Patagonia: Yo no pido vida ociosa, Perlas ni un galardón: Pido un corazón alegre, Un honesto corazón. Calon lân yn llawn daioni, Tecach yw na'r lili dlos: Dim ond calon lân all ganu Canu'r dydd a chanu'r nos. Si quisiera la riqueza, Pronto pierde su valor; Más un corazón bien limpio, Cada día es mejor. (Chorus) Mi plegaria día y noche, La elevo al Señor, Solo pido al Dios clemente, Un honesto corazón. (Chorus)

Biography

Biography

Welsh classical singer Ellen Williams tops the Classical Charts as her music is heard by millions. Her renditions of the Classical Crossover favourite "Time To Say Goodbye" will be released by popular demand after gaining 4.5 MILLION views on TikTok within the first few days of posting. Praised for her “poise and promise, her voice agile with silvery charm” THE GUARDIAN, and described as singing “with heart-piercing sweetness” in THE TIMES, Ellen has performed in many of the UK’s most prestigious concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, and as the anthem soloist in the Principality Stadium for the first ever British Grand-Prix in the World Supercross Championship.

In concert Ellen has appeared numerous times with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, and was delighted to sing under the baton of Sir Karl Jenkins in the Welsh premiere of The Bards Of Wales. Ellen was honoured to sing at the wedding of Sir Bryn Terfel, and performance highlights include singing Vera Lynn songs in the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance concert.

Ellen’s music releases are listened to across 6 continents, her voice is featured on award-winning international soundtracks, and her music videos have been viewed over 10 million times. Ellen was recently presented with a prestigious award in Italy for her achievements in music as a result of working with Multi-Award Winning composer, Marco Werba. The award ceremony, "Storie di Donne, Eccellenze in Rosa", was covered extensively in the Italian press. Ellen has been a featured artist on BBC and Scala Radio and was delighted that her rendition of “World In Union” was released on the Warner label. Following this came an exciting new album of rousing sporting anthems and inspirational hymns, "INSPIRE" released in March this year with Multi-Grammy nominated producer Chris Craker.

Ellen's EP "Cinema" has also been a hugely popular disc with CDs selling all over the world. The collection of new arrangements of film-score greats all given a classical flair includes songs from James Bond, Gladiator and The Lord Of The Rings. All of Ellen's albums are available to purchase on CD here, or can be downloaded and streamed on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube.

"A voice that can soothe an aching heart, comfort a troubled soul & mend a broken spirit."

"I put "Danny Boy" on my cell phone to wake me up every morning! I listen to your voice Every Single Day"

"A World Class Soprano!"

"America needs to hear your voice Ellen. Listening to you sing is a grand experience!"

"As long as you will continue to spoil us with your gorgeous voice and your captivating videos I will always be looking forward to tomorrow. Thank you, dear Ellen Williams, for all the beautiful music."

"Exudes beauty and class in all respects."

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