Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 261 Verified Bookings
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Kofi is a prize and award-winning opera singer who is known in the industry as an emerging world-class talent. Kofi sings in 7 different languages and has sung in major venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in addition to working with Grammy-Award winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the United Nations Orchestra and several others. He enjoys singing cross-over repertoire as much as singing opera. If you are looking for high class and high quality entertainment for weddings, private parties, bar-mitzvahs or bat mitzvahs or any special occasion, Kofi has a set prepared for you! Don't hesitate to book!
*I have talented friends and can put together a chorus and band as well if needed*
Working with Mr. Hayford is always such a pleasure. I have hired him for various events over the past few years. He has such a velvety, rich tone which enchants and enthralls audiences. He brings positive energy to any performance environment and is so supportive of his colleagues. Mr. Hayford is always ready to rise to the occasion, stepping up with extra material if we have a last minute cancellation. His smile lights up a room, and you will be happy you chose to work with such a wonderful person, singer, and performer. I highly recommend Mr. Hayford for any of your performance needs.
Having run an opera company and conducted voices for over 4 decades, I can truly say that you will rarely hear a bass voice as rich, strong, and beautiful as his! Kofi is an A # 1 talent.
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 20 - 90 minutes
Languages: English, French, Fante/Twi
Fun, classy, world class entertainment for weddings, private parties, corporate events, New Years, Christmas, funerals, and many other occasions.
I sing any of the following genres:
Opera/Classical
Broadway/Musical Theatre
Gospel
Spirituals
Cross-Over Pop/Opera
Kofi Hayford, bass, described as possessing a “stentorian bass voice” also produces a distinct sound - easily identified for its unique timbre. Kofi recently made his debut at Lincoln Center singing in Greek as the bass soloist in the new Greek Opera Olympic Flame. Notable solo engagements include: The Monk and The Grand Inquisitor in Verdi’s Don Carlo, Bass Soloist in Mozart Requiem, Count Rodolfo in Bellini’s La Sonnambula, Raimondo in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Bass Soloist in Rossini’s Stabat Mater, Baltassare in Donizetti’s La Favorita, Count Monterone and Sparafucile from Verdi’s Rigoletto, Angelotti, Sacristan and the Jailer in Puccini’s Tosca, and the Doctor and Baron Douphol in La Traviata. A 2007 Songfest Young Artist, Kofi his Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from University at Buffalo. Since graduating, Kofi has sung roles and in ensembles with many opera companies in the Northeast Region and Florida including: Vocal Productions NYC, Chelsea Opera, Loft Opera, Central Florida Lyric Opera, Amore Opera, Dell’Arte Opera, MORE Opera, NY Lyric Opera Theatre, West Side Opera Society, Brooklyn Opera Company and Opera in the Slope, amongst others. (link hidden)
Piano or keyboard. I can bring my own but I will require a higher fee for that
Stage not required but recommended for larger venues
Amplification not required. Only useful in extremely large venues and acoustically dead spaces
Old Man River
Happy Birthday
You Raise me Up
This Nearly Was Mine
Danny Boy
Various Christmas Carols
Various Operatic Arias
****Feel free to ask****
Josh Groban
Paul Robeson
Luciano Pavarotti
Cesare Siepi
William Warfield
Nicolai Ghiaurov
Jerome Hines
Mario Lanza
Piano or Keyboard
Music Stand
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