Laura Wright (singer)

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Laura Wright
Laura Wright before performing the National Anthem at Twickenham.JPG
Laura Wright
Background information
Birth name Laura Kathryn Wright
Born (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 33)
Framsden, Suffolk, England
Years active 2005–present
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Associated acts All Angels
Website www.laura-wright.co.uk

Laura Kathryn Wright (born 17 June 1990) is an English soprano. She is a classical-popular crossover singer who performs classical and operatic music, popular songs, musical theatre and folk songs.

Early life

Wright was born in Suffolk, and grew up in Framlingham. She won scholarships to attend the fee-paying Framlingham College along with her three brothers.[1]

Career

In 2005, at the age of 15, Wright won the BBC Radio 2 Chorister of the Year award for female voice.[2] She then soon became a member of quartet All Angels from its formation until June 2010 and thus performed on three of their albums[3] while also still studying at school. After leaving the group, Wright signed a solo deal with Decca Records in 2011. During recording her solo albums, Wright continued her studies and received a first class degree from Royal College of Music.[citation needed]

She is best known for her debut solo album of folk (and folk style) songs, The Last Rose, released in 2011.[4][5] It reached the #1 album position on the Classical Compilation Albums Chart of Official Charts.[6] The Last Rose was also nominated for a Classical Brit Award in 2012. Her inspiration for the album, which was her own idea, was a gift in 2010 of a book of traditional songs of the British Isles.

In April 2013, Wright sold out her first Headline show's at The Royal Albert Hall's 'Elgar Rooms'. She was also a guest artist on the 2011/2012 UK tour of English tenor Alfie Boe.[7] and the Queens's Jubilee tour with Russell Watson. She became the first soprano to perform at the Olympic Stadium as well as giving a critically acclaimed performance of Ravel’s ‘Bolero‘ with Noah Stewart on the ITV Dancing On Ice 2012 final. She opened the iTunes Festival for Andrea Bocelli in the Autumn and performed Faure’s Requiem at the Royal Opera House for the Royal Ballet.

She was selected to record the new Diamond Jubilee song "Stronger As One"; the song is included on the album Sing by Gary Barlow, as is her rendition of God Save the Queen.[citation needed]

Wright received the PPL Classical Award at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards.[citation needed] She appeared as a competitor in the Blue Peter Olympic Challenge in June and July 2012, finishing with a bronze medal.[8]

In June 2012 she received the PPL Classical Award[9] and in August 2012 sang at the Rugby League 2012 Challenge Cup Final.

Wright sings during the opening ceremony to the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida

In November 2012, the RFU announced that Wright as their first official anthem singer, supporting the England Rugby team at their international and 6 Nations rugby matches, most recently the 2013 QBE Autumn Internationals. In February 2013 Laura sang the National Anthem live at all of the Six Nations Championship matches held at Twickenham.[10] A firm sporting favourite, Laura has also sung at the FA Cup Final, Carling Cup Final, The Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, WSB Boxing, Polo in the Park and the NFL games held at Wembley in 2013 and 2014.

On 9 May 2015 Wright performed at VE Day 70: A Party to Remember in Horse Guards Parade, London.

On 31 October 2015, Wright performed the Rugby World Cup theme song World in Union, at the closing ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium, to a crowd of 80,125, and a television audience of millions.

Outside of singing, she is a keen runner and cyclist. She took part in the 2011 London Marathon.[11] and 2011 Venice marathon. She also plays full-back for Rosslyn Park Ladies rugby team.[12] She recently completed her studies at the Royal College of Music in London, gaining a first class degree.[1]

Discography

Solo (albums)

  • 2011: The Last Rose (UK Albums Chart #24; Classical Charts #1)
  • 2012: Glorious (UK Albums Chart #52)
  • 2014: The Sound of Strength

With All Angels (albums)

References

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  2. ↑ BBC Radio 2 Choir Girl of the Year — Press release 7 November 2005
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  8. ↑ "Celebrity Profile: Laura Wright", BBC Blue Peter
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