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About Me

Myspace Backgrounds Niall Morris is one of Ireland's best-known classical singers. He was born in Dublin and, after a year studying music at Trinity College, won the highest entrance scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He then completed his studies at the National Opera Studio with a scholarship from the Vaughan Williams Trust. ************************* Niall's debut role in the professional world of opera was Nemorino (l'Elisir d'Amore) with English Touring Opera which brought him to Sadlers Wells in London and through out the UK. He then created the role of Davey in Jonathan Dove's Siren Song to great acclaim at the Almeida Theatre in London. After a year-long tour with the d'Oyly Carte Opera Company as Ralph Rackstraw (HMS Pinafore) he was chosen by the immensely gifted composer Thomas Ades to create the tenor roles in his debut opera Powder her Face again at the Almeida. The Duchess was played to perfection by the soprano Jill Gomez and the opera was later released on EMI Classics. This recording was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Opera Recording, 2000. Niall revisted the role at the Bremen International Festival of Music in 2006, accompanied by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie. ************************ Niall has performed roles, such as Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Lysander (Midsummernight's Dream), Fenton (Merry Wives of Windsor), Paris (La Belle Helene), and Antonio (The Duenna) conducted by Rostropovitch. His career in opera and concert has brought him to France, UK, Germany, Italy and the USA. **************************** As a member of the classical cross-over group, The Celtic Tenors, Niall signed an international record contract with EMI Classics and, along with his colleagues, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan, achieved world-wide success. In Germany, where the group had a classic number 1 record, the Celtics won the Echo Award for Best Classical Cross-over Stars in 2002. And in the United States, they had their own Coast-to-Coast TV Special on Public Television. Niall's performance of Love of My Life, the Freddie Mercury ballad, recorded in Abbey Road and produced by the legendary Mike Moran, has received particular critical acclaim. ***************************** Recently, Niall has been making a name for himself as a writer for various publications including the Sunday Independent. Visit his website for examples of his distinctive style.

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Member Since: 3/8/2007
Band Website: niallmorris.com
Band Members: Niall Morris
Record Label: unsigned
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My Blog

Niall at New Ross Piano Festival

Niall will perform at New Ross Piano Festival on September, 29 joining Finghin Collins, one of Ireland's most successful young pianists, for Brahms "Liebesliederwalzer". Visit http://ww...
Posted by Niall Morris on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:33:00 PST

Thanks to everyone for their birthday wishes

Yes, today is my birthday. I decided that, instead of ignoring the inevitable, as I have often done in the past, I would celebrate. So, I bought myself a wonderful car (see photos) which embodies al...
Posted by Niall Morris on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:44:00 PST

Introducing TRILOGY

Niall Morris's new singing group TRILOGY made its debut last night (28th July 2007) in the elegant surroundings of Adare Manor, County Limerick.Three of Ireland's finest classically trained sin...
Posted by Niall Morris on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:48:00 PST

Niall Morris & The Celtic Tenors

After much careful consideration, I have decided not to return to The Celtic Tenors. This is perhaps the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. I spent seven years of my life in the group an...
Posted by Niall Morris on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PST

Press review for Cosi fan tutte

Mozart is the perfect opera composer. Good directors and designers know that everything is in the music. In that crucial respect, Opera Ireland's modern-dress production of Cosi Fan Tutte does quite w...
Posted by Niall Morris on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:59:00 PST

Another Interview

Hilary Fennell did an interview with Niall for the Irish Independent, May, 31 2007 edition. Read interview at www.niallmorris.com
Posted by Niall Morris on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:58:00 PST

Interview with Niall in Evening HeraldHome

Niall has been interviewed by Nancy Previs for the May, 31 2007 edition of the Evening HeraldHome. Read the interview and see the latest photos!...
Posted by Niall Morris on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:51:00 PST

Opera Ireland - Niall on RTE Radio

Niall, Director Gavin Quinn and soprano Sandra Oman were on RTE Radio (The Eleventh hour) on Thursday talking about "Cosi Fan Tutte". Listen to the interview on the RTE website....
Posted by Niall Morris on Sat, 26 May 2007 11:39:00 PST

Niall's Articles

Recently, Niall has been making a name for himself as a writer for various publications including the Sunday Independent. Visit his website at www.niallmorris.com for examples of his distinctive style...
Posted by Niall Morris on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:05:00 PST

Niall Assists on a Mozart Masterpiece

Niall is delighted to announce he will be the Assistant Director for Opera Ireland's forthcoming production of Mozart's romantic comedy, Cosi Fan Tutte. Performances will be 26/ 28/ 30th May and 1st ...
Posted by Niall Morris on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:31:00 PST