Tickets:
$20/ Adult
For full information visit New York International Vocal Ensemble in Fort Smith | Northern Arts & Cultural Centre (naccnt.ca)
Kofi Hayford is a young, prize-winning Ghanaian-American bass, described as possessing an “impressive, “sonorous”, and “stentorian bass voice”, also produces a distinct sound – easily identified for its unique timbre. With almost 40 different operatic roles under his belt, he is swiftly building his reputation as an accomplished artist by bringing an “exciting” and “stunning” sound to the stage.
He performs with an ensemble of musicians of diverse backgrounds including Daniel Beliavsky who is an educator, concert pianist, music theorist, composer, and filmmaker. He has performed in Europe and throughout the United States with both orchestra and in recital–notable engagements include concerto performances with the Milwaukee and New Jersey Symphony Orchestras and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Joining the ensemble is Dominican tenor José Heredia. Mr. Heredia was a 1st Prize Winner of the 2014 NJ Association of Verismo Opera International Vocal Competition, and a finalist/encouragement award winner of the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition in 2015 and 2017, José Heredia has thrilled audiences with his voice of “Pavarottian shimmer.”
The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is thrilled to welcome Kofi Hayford and his ensemble to the stage again as the opener of our 40th Anniversary Season.