About Paul
Welcome to the Official Site of Paul Byrom,
THINKING OF HOME
AVAILABLE 2/18/14
To view a clip from his current PBS special,click on the following link
Paul Byrom is often hailed as one of Ireland's premier tenors. From an early age his special vocal talent brought him to the attention of music coaches and talent spotters. The Dublin-born tenor began voice training when he was just seven years old and went on to study as a tenor under the legendary Dr. Veronica Dunne, Ireland's leading lady of opera and a renowned vocal teacher.
He became a professional singer by the age of 12 when cast in his first opera wth the National Concert Orchestra of Ireland and recorded his first album "The Golden Voice" as a boy soprano at 14. His second release, entitled VELVET, was in 2005 and reached #2 in the Irish music charts. This led to many appearances on Irish Television and Radio, including "Celebrity Jigs and Reels" where he reached the grand final. Paul went on to release his Christmas album entitled "I'll Be Home For Christmas" in 2008, which charted in the Classical Billboard Charts.
His talent as a tenor has taken him far and wide, and some of the many highlights of his career to date include performing for many dignitaries such as Irish President Mary McAleese, Emperor Akihito of Japan, Former Irish President and UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson and most recently for United States President, Barack Obama.
Paul is an avid sports fan and he has also performed at many large-scale and high profile sporting events such as six All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park, Dublin, International rugby games in Landsdowne Road and the new Aviva Stadium, Dublin,Internationally, he has performed Anthems for the Pittsburgh Steelers American Football team at Heinz Field and for the world renowned football team, Barcelona. He is very proud now to be a regular at the TD Garden, for the Boston Celtics basketball team and most recently performed at the Barclays Centre, NY for the Brooklyn Nets. He has also had the honour of singing for the famous baseball team, the Phillies!
In 2007 Paul became one of the original soloists in the show Celtic Thunder.
Fans call Byrom quickly nicknamed him"The Swanky Tenor" for his suave and romantic style in performing, which is stamped on such numbers as "Remember Me, Recuerde Me" and "She".
He has since left the production and his latest album "THIS IS THE MOMENT" debuted at No.1 on the World Billboard Charts. This was followed by his first solo tour of North America. It's safe to say, Paul has gone from strength to strength. Finishing 2012 by being named Irish Tenor of the Year by the Irish Music Association.
2013 has already proven to be an exciting year for the Dublin born tenor. Tourism Ireland recently asked Paul to be "The Gathering ambassador for culture and music". He along with other well known Irish faces in music will spread the word about Ireland and the great reasons to return home during this year of "THE GATHERING"
For more information go to http://www.thegatheringireland.com
In March he filmed his first solo TV special for Public Television called "THIS IS THE MOMENT LIVE" in Pennsylvania with his orchestra, and musical director Phil Coulter.
The show is now airing throughout the United States on Public Television, with later broadcasts in other regions soon to follow.
To purchase Paul's latest albums visit www.amazon.com , iTunes or your local Barnes and Nobel, or click on the icons to the right.
For anyone wishing to send fan mail to Paul, you can do so by posting to : P.O.BOX 4704, SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
