Emilie
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Emilie Parry-Williams

ATCL, BMus (Hons), PgDip | The Voice UK 2022

Emilie is a Classical Soprano based in South Wales. In Autumn 2022, she appeared on 'The Voice UK' and chose to join team Sir Tom Jones. Singing at the blind auditions as a duo with tenor, Thomas Mottershead, Thomas and Emilie had four chair turns from the coaches, and Sir Tom also used his block button on Olly Murs. Watch their audition here:

Emilie has been singing since she was five years old, and one of her earliest memories is winning her first singing competition at the age of six, singing a Welsh children’s song ‘Mi Welais Jac-y-do’, at her school Eisteddfod.

She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Voice from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in September 2019, and a First Class Undergraduate Music Degree from City University of London.

Emilie was awarded the Bill Weston Young Singers Award from Glyndebourne Opera House in October 2018; the award is given once every two years to a singer who has been involved with the Glyndebourne Education programme, which in Emilie's case, was Glyndebourne Academy 2017. Following her studies, Emilie was accepted to study a three month Erasmus through the European Opera Academy at the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence, Italy, completing the programme and returning to Wales in December 2019.

More recently, in June 2022, Emilie entered two categories at the 2022 Abergavenny Eisteddfod and won both the 'Song from A Show' and 'Championship Solo' competitions. She appeared in 'Payday Party', a commissioned piece of political theatre by Common Wealth theatre company, in both Chapter Arts Centre and Edinburgh Fringe in August 2022; the cast will be representing Wales at the 2022 Edinburgh festival fringe, with the show being sponsored by the Arts Council of Wales.

Emilie travels to various locations around the UK to perform, her example repertoire list is updated regularly and available via email upon request.


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Achievements

The Voice UK 2022 - Team Sir Tom Jones

In 2022, Emilie appeared on The Voice UK and achieved 4 chair turns from the coaches for her rendition of 'Bring Him Home' from Les Misérables,
which she sang with her tenor singing partner, Thomas Mottershead. Sir Tom Jones even used his block to prevent Olly Murs from being able to coach the couple, and subsequently, Emilie and Thomas chose to be on the team of Welsh singing legend, Tom Jones. They progressed to the next round of the ITV show,
The Callbacks, which will air later in the year.

Winner - Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2022

Emilie won both the 'Song From A Show' and 'Championship Solo' competitions at the 2022 Abergavenny Eistedfodd - June 25th, 2022.

Llangollen 2022 - Musical Theatre Competition

Emilie has been accepted to perform in the 'Voice of Musical Theatre' competition 2022 at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen.
The preliminary round is scheduled for the 7th of July, and the final will take place on the 8th.

'Shine' - Album - Emilie Parry Williams

Emilie received one of Theatr Clwyd's 'Microbursaries' to enable musicians to create new music during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The album is available to download or stream via all major streaming services.

Finalist - Dunraven Welsh Young Singer of the Year 2020

One of 5 young Welsh singers to be chosen to compete in the final of the Dunraven Welsh Young Singer of the Year 2020.
(The final was never held due to Covid-19).

European Opera Academy

One of 9 applicants from across Europe to be accepted to attend a three month residency at the
Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence, from September-December 2019

The Bill Weston Young Singers Award

Winner of the The Bill Weston Young Singers Award in October 2018, from Glyndebourne Opera House, Sussex

City University Performance Award

Emilie was awarded the Music Department's 2018 performance award, as she achieved the highest marks that year for her performance examination

Press

Wales Online - The Voice 2022

“The Voice UK: Welsh couple who found love through lockdown duets wow all four judges...But they ultimately chose to be on 'King of Wales' Sir Tom Jones' team" - September 2022

What's On Stage - The Voice 2022

“Watch a stand-out duet of Les Misérables' "Bring Him Home" on The Voice. A fantastic arrangement!" - September 2022

Nottingham Post - The Voice 2022

“Couple Thomas, 25 and Emilie, 30 from South Wales beautifully belted out Les Misérables classic Bring Him Home.
The pair's performance got spins from all four coaches - but Tom blocked Olly and it may have paid off as Thomas and Emilie decided to join Team Tom" - September 2022

Telly Mix - The Voice 2022

“The first duo of the series were up next as couple Thomas, 25 and Emilie, 30 from South Wales took to the stage to sing Les Misérables classic Bring Him Home.
The pair's pitch perfect performance got spins from all four coaches - but Tom blocked Olly. Choosing between the remaining three coaches,
Thomas and Emilie decided to join Team Tom" - September 2022

Manchester Evening News - The Voice 2022

“Couple Thomas, 25 and Emilie, 30 from South Wales beautifully belted out Les Misérables classic Bring Him Home.
The pair's performance got spins from all four coaches - but Tom blocked Olly and it may have paid off as Thomas and Emilie decided to join Team Tom" - September 2022

The Guardian - Payday Party, Edinburgh Fringe

“Emilie Parry-Williams (…) launching into a showstopping rendition of Je Veux Vivre (I Want to Live) from Charles Gounod’s opera Roméo et Juliette.” - August 2022.

Get The Chance

"A highlight of the show includes Emilie Parry-Williams, a talented singer from Pontypool whose dream of studying at a London music conservatoire is crushed
when her teachers make it clear they don’t believe a working class girl deserves to be there. Emilie’s performance of ‘I Could’ve Danced All Night’ (a song sung by a character whose ‘common’
accent has been smoothed out by an upper class man in order to win a bet) brings the house down." - October 2021.

Events

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3rd December 2022

Christmas at the Musicals!

Soprano Emilie Parry-Williams presents: Christmas at the Musicals!
A night of live music celebrating the wonderful genres of musical theatre and classical music, (as well as some Christmas favourites)!
St. Hilda's Church Hall, Griffithstown, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Tickets £10.00 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/emilieparrywilliams Book now

26th November 2022

London Welsh Rugby Club

Emilie will be the guest soloist and speaker at Old Deer Park.

29th October 2022

BADASS WOMEN OF WELSH MUSIC!

From WMC website: "A panel introducing some of the inspiring women in Welsh music.
Join us for a conversation with women who are leading the way, discussing their journey, what inspires them and what they’d like the future to hold.
After the talk, stay around as Tiger Bay's own Li Harding will be performing three fabulous Shirley Bassey songs, right in the heart of Cardiff Docks.
Panellists: Aleighcia Scott (singer and BBC Radio Wales presenter), Ffion Wyn Morris (events organiser), Emilie Parry Williams (singer), Sarah Wrigley (The Fabs) Chair: Eleri Morgan". https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/festival-of-voice/artists/badass-women-of-welsh-music

The Voice UK - The Callbacks

ITV

The second round of The Voice UK will air later in the autumn 2022, on ITV.

3rd September 2022

The Voice UK - The Blind Auditions

Emilie will be performing in the first episode of ITV's THE VOICE. 8pm, Saturday the 3rd of September

23rd - 27th August 2022

Payday Party - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Emilie will be performing in the production of Payday Party at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - In association with Common Wealth Theatre, funded by the Arts Council of Wales.

Past events

Testimonials

Emilie performed at our wedding ceremony. She is a first-class professional, with dexterity, grace and in true style she wowed our guests, many of whom commented on how moving and high calibre she was. We were especially grateful for a tailored ceremony, where both herself and her Pianist Thomas went above and beyond our expectations. This made the experience highly personal and we will be forever grateful. Do not hesitate to book, it will be the best investment you make at any event! Thank you both, Chloe & Jamie

Chloe Wates, August 2022

Emilie has been blessed with a remarkable voice, she has incredible breath control and carries extensive legato passages with ease. She also has an obvious skill with dynamics. Emilie is capable of conveying emotions that come from deep within her soul when responding to the meaning and passion of words and phrases. The great control of her vocals and incredibly balanced, amazing performances are unique and leave an audience in awe. Her vocal range and technique are certainly a gift.

Brian Thomas composer/lyricist - May 2021

“Talk of the Day !!!! Emilie sang during the signing of the register at our wedding on the 25th of January 2020; with over 100 guests Emilie brought the 13th century church to a standstill.With what can only be described as a jaw-dropping performance my Mayoral Chaplin has never seen a standing ovation given by a wedding congregation in over 50 years of officiating at weddings.”

Mr William Routley, Mayor of Newport

"It was a pleasure to share the concert platform with Emilie for our concert at the Cornerstone in Cardiff. Her programme enthralled the audience and choir alike. What versatility and poise she has in performance. Emilie captivated the audience with singing of such character and charm and all executed with the most impressive vocal technique. We look forward to working with Emilie again in the future."

David Leggett, Musical Director of The Cardiff Ardwyn Singers

"We were privileged to be entertained by Emilie at our St. David’s Day Dinner this year. She performed a variety of operatic pieces, previewing each with the story behind each song to give context. Emilie also talked of her upbringing in Gwent, her musical journey and education and her ambitions, leaving us with no doubt of her passion for music. She engaged with the audience with charm and confidence. Her singing was simply stunning. We had very enthusiastic feedback from the guests and we would have no hesitation in recommending Emilie."

Reading Welsh Society

"Emilie was awarded a scholarship by our City of London Livery company for 2017-18. We give scholarships to top music students with outstanding credentials, and Emilie has certainly lived up to this. Emilie has performed at one of our major dinners of the year attended by some 200 guests. She was extremely impressive. She engages with the audience and sings superbly. I have rarely seen any scholar of ours impress the audience so well, and we received many compliments. This augurs very well for her future career, which we will follow with interest."

John Miller, Clerk / Chief Executive of The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers

"Emilie has sung for our members on several occasions, both as a soloist within a choir and on her own. A charming young women with an absolutely beautiful voice, who brings each and every person in the room to hushed attention and focus on her performance. With a choir of our own and national roots based in song, we at London Welsh Rugby Club have high standards when it comes to singing. Emilie brings joy to our membership and for those of brought up in the hills and valleys of Wales, a moving sense of family and home."

Gwyn Williams, Chairman - London Welsh Rugby Club

"Emilie sang some Puccini in the ballroom on our opening night. She has a beautiful voice and everyone was very moved. I am quite certain it is only a matter of time before she appears at the Royal Opera House.”

David Lonsdale, Chairman - Sekforde Trust