William Anthony
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William Anthony (William Leyva) is a Spanish-Canadian singer and songwriter.
The Cuban-born singer spent his childhood and teenage years performing at the Church's Choirs in Cuba and Spain.
He undertook vocal training in Barcelona with José Luis Basso[1], the new director of the Royal Theater Choir –who at the time was the director of the Choir and creative advisor on the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain.[2]
William's training and performances led to his later work with Universal Music Spain and Vale Music[3].
From this work came performances and presentations like the Folklorama Winnipeg[4], where he showcased a solo show representing Spain in the 2010 Festival.
William's taste in music has influenced his artistic style, comprising northern sounds and pop music with a vibrant and passionate Latino flair.
From an early age, he was influenced by the music of George Michael, Michael Jackson, Selena Quintanilla, and the pop-rock movement of the 80s.
William is writing, co-producing and recording his latest songs in Toronto and Barcelona.
The single "I What You Need"[5], written and performed by the singer, enjoyed airtime and media coverage,[6] appearing in The Canadian Beats Magazine[7] and the CTV morning show.[6]
He also performed at The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, popular religious meaning songs, like Amazing Grace, into the Sunday Mass with a live organ and pioneering a pop vocal performance in this venue.
William is currently studying with Gordon Cleland,[8] The Principal cellist of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, to prepare and continue his education in Opera Studies at the University Of Manitoba.
References
- ↑ "José Luis Basso". Opéra national de Paris. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ↑ "José Luis Basso, director del Coro | Teatro Real". www.teatroreal.es. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ↑ Bomba Va, 2009-01-01, retrieved 2023-11-21
- ↑ "CTV reporter co-hosts Folklorama Kick-off". Winnipeg. 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ↑ William Anthony - I'm What You Need - (Official Video), retrieved 2023-11-21
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Spring Concert Series; William Antony". Regina. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ↑ "Five Questions With William Antony | Canadian Beats Media| Jenna Melanson | Interviews". 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ↑ Dev, Vaxxine. "Gordon Cleland". Niagara Symphony. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
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