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“His vocal command and stylish musical delivery set a standard that the rest of the cast simply do not reach” (Barber of Seville cork 2006 ) Irish Times

“Wolfe was splendid. His high baritone voice is mellow, his diction is magnificent and his comic timing perfectly judged” (Barber of Seville cork 2006 ) Irish Examiner

“Seriously Smoochy” Lyric FM “Fantastic...A breath of fresh air” U105

 

 

La Mer - Nyle Wolfe and Band

 Nyle Wolfe’s distinctive passionate vocal ability inspires and soothes. A dedicated artist, he has had a residency in the international operatic scene for most of his life. His distinguished debut album, Moodswings enhanced his enviable resume of live performances and has led to worldwide recognition.

A natural entertainer, his solo concerts feature a compilation of nostalgic songs and arias which stir the imagination. He sings songs from his native Ireland and the swing era revisited in beautiful café orchestra settings. Half forgotten favourites such as Al Dubin’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” sit elegantly with perennials such as “A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square” and Charles Trenet’s “La Mer”. Together with distinctive interpretations of Rossini, Mozart and other classical masterpieces this engaging repertoire, sung in Spanish, English, French and German showcases Wolfe’s luxurious baritone, his sensitive musical understanding and his flair for comedy.

Wolfe sang his first concert at the tender age of 6 performing “White Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” in his local Catholic Church. His introduction to theatre audiences soon followed at the Mayflower in Southampton in the Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers”. A simple “Sing and Get Paid for It!” ad in the local newspaper led to his professional debut in Cork’s Opera House.  He graduated London’s Royal Academy of Music with their highest academic award and won a scholarship to complete his training at Zurich’s prestigious International Opera Studio. After thousands of performances in distinguished venues throughout Europe and the Americas he has honed a reputation as one of the most talented vocalists of his generation. He has sung for international monarchs and presidents including Queen Elizabeth II and Bill Clinton as well as Ireland’s own Mary Robinson.

Stylish and charming, Wolfe is the eldest of six children. Always encouraged by their parents to follow their dreams, three of his siblings are also employed in the entertainment industry. He regularly works on outreach programs for children and has a strong relationship with his local community.  An accomplished web designer and chef, he planned and built his family home in Co Limerick, Ireland where he resides with his wife and three children.

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            Why Y?
It is a fair question. Why is my name spelt N-y-l-e and not correctly N-i-a-l-l ?
It’s a stage name isn’t it?
Well no. The spelling on my birth certificate is the one with the Y. Y! Y?
It’s sort of straight forward but then it isn’t. The name “Niall” is a Gaelic boy’s name meaning “Champion” and pronounced in Irish “Neal”. In English it is pronounced Nile but more often Neil. Quite simply my mother wanted me to be called N-i-a-l-l but pronounced Nile and not spelt like the Egyptian river. So that’s it in a nutshell. Nile with a Y. That’s me. The P in the middle? Well that should be obvious. I’m Irish. It can only be Patrick. Or is it Paddy, Padraig, Paraic, Patsy, Pat, Paddi, Paidi….


 

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