→ William Joseph Schwartz III (born 1980), better known as William Joseph, is an American pianist and recording artist from Phoenix, Arizona. He has released three studio albums: Within (2004), Beyond (2008) and Be Still (2012).
Life and career At age 8 Joseph won a full music scholarship provided by the Boys Clubs of America,(June 25, 2008). "William Joseph: Beyond", Houston Today, p. C5. enabling him to study piano with Russian pianist Stella Saperstein.Terauds, John (October 30, 2008). "Young pianist follows in famous fingertips: William Joseph lucky to get Stella Saperstein and David Foster as mentors", Toronto Star, p. E4. Joseph is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was the first teacher hired by Piano Warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona and taught for the company Arizona Music Lessons, later renamed the Arizona Music Academy, for which he still performs short teaching periods.
In 2003, Joseph performed at a charity event in his hometown and bumped into David Foster, for whom he played. Foster was impressed, and they began collaborating, eventually writing several songs together that would appear on 2004's Within, Joseph's major-label debut. By this time, Joseph was signed under Foster's 143 Records, a sub-label of Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records.Chamberlain, Adrian (January 17, 2008). "Pop-pianist on road to stardom: David Foster protégé earning his chops as a performer on Western Canada tour", Times Colonist, p. C6.
In August and September 2004, Joseph opened for Josh Groban's "Closer Tour",Eustace, Chantal (April 28, 2009). "Piano man: William Joseph, David Foster's latest protégé, is ready to bring instrumental music back to pop's centre stage", The Vancouver Sun, p. E4. covering 12 cities in the US and Canada, giving 16 concerts. During November and December 2005, Joseph was the opening act for Clay Aiken's "Joyful Noise Tour",McLaughlin, John P. (February 4, 2008). "Foster's latest find: William Joseph producer's latest anointed", Calgary Herald, p. C3. which covered 36 cities in the US and Canada, giving 40 concerts.
2008 saw the release of Joseph's second album Beyond. In 2009, Joseph played an acoustic version of "Within" for BETA Records TV.
In 2012, he released his third album Be Still.Steven Kapp Perry (April 27, 2012). "'Be Still,' a new collection of hymns from William Joseph", Deseret News.
Discography Singles Safe & Sound (2012) Halo Theme Song (2013) with Lindsay Stirling Wanted (2013) featuring Colton Avery Bella's Lullaby (2013) Radioactive (2013) Jar of Hearts (2013) featuring Caroline Campbell Piano Fantasy (2013) featuring Caroline Campbell Miserlou (2016) featuring Tina Guo Nothing Else Matters (2016) A New Hope (2017) Mad World (2018) My Heart Will Go On (2018) featuring Caroline Campbell Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) La Vie En Rose (2018) with Caroline Campbell Drivers License (2021) Time After Time (2021) Anyone (2021) Be Still My Soul (2021) New Beginnings (2022) Take Me Home, Country Roads (2022) Walking in the Air (2023) Can't Help Falling in Love (2024) Thunderstruck (2024)
Albums Album details Track listWithin Date released: August 10, 2004 Record label: 143 Records / Reprise Records Producer: David Foster Co-producer: Chris Boardman, Jochem Van Der Saag Engineer: Humberto Gatica "Within" – 3:02 "Eternal" – 4:04 "Stella's Theme" – 3:43 "Butterflies and Hurricanes" – 3:45 "Ave Maria" – 5:03 "Kashmir (featuring Lucia Micarelli)" – 3:44 "Homeward Bound" – 3:44 "Piano Fantasy" – 4:26 "Se Si Perde Un Amore" – 4:29 "Dust in the Wind (featuring Garou)" – 3:41 "Grace" – 3:37Beyond Date released: May 20, 2008 Record label: 143 Records / Reprise Records Producer: Jochem Van Der Saag, William Ross Executive Producer – David Foster Engineer: Haydn Bendall, Jorge Vivo, Larry Goetz, Sasha Jankovic, Tim Bryson "Standing The Storm" – 4:21 "Beyond" – 4:04 "Leningrad" – 4:27 "Heroes" – 4:23 "Once Upon Love (Featuring David Foster)" – 4:22 "Kashmir" – 3:44 "Sweet Remembrance Of You" – 3:29 "Apasionada" – 4:02 "Return With Honor" – 4:08 "Cinema Paradiso" – 4:57 "Asturias (Featuring Jesse Cook)" – 4:43 "A Mother's Heart" – 3:39 Be Still Date released: March 1, 2012 Producer: Russ Dixon "Come Thou Fount" – 3:43 "Be Still My Soul" – 3:57 "Jesus Once of Humble Birth" – 4:10 "A New Day" – 3:19 "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" (Featuring Jenny Oaks Baker) – 4:39 "With Royal Praise" – 3:49 "God Be With You Still We Meet Again / He Is Risen" – 4:08 "Nearer My God to Thee" – 4:10 "How Great Thou Art" – 5:20 "Silent Night" – 3:58 "I Rest in You" – 4:03 "Amazing Grace" – 4:01
References
External links Official website Uncut interview on The Hour Piano Fantasy Video