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JACKIE EVANCHO

bertramicalbear — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:43:09 GMT

Hi all,

Don't know if everyone has seen this amazing young girl from "America's Got Talent". I believe she is only 10 years old. Check out her videos on Youtube.

I understand that her album is being released on 6th June 2011.

MY CONCERT SCHEDULE

RUSSELL GILBERT — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:38:51 GMT

Dear All,
Well folks, after a bit of a struggle and some help from admin, I'v now been able to register and log in. I hope you didn't think I had abandoned you - now would I?
Also apologies for not keeping this thread up to date, but things have been hectic and somewhat traumatic this last few weeks. Other than spending most of the last month working abroard, and doing a couple of Proms in between, my brother and I had the unpleasent task of putting our dear Mum in a nursing home. At age 90 she is now suffering from a rapid onset of Altzeimers, is unable to walk, speak or even feed herself and needs 24 hour nursing care.
I am now on tour in Japan until October 4th, and having aquired a netbook I am pleased to say I can keep in touch wherever I am, so there's no stopping me now! The RPO office are sending my October schedule to me by email so hopefully in the next day of two I will be able to keep you informed as to what I'm up to, I know many of you are interested to read this. And of course it is always such a pleasue to see forum members at some of the concerts, I believe Sue and Oliver are coming to Birmingham on November 2nd. to hear Renee Fleming.
I have answered a couple of PMs on the previous forum, please check it.

Best wishes to you all

Russell. :)

JOHN BIRCH

RUSSELL GILBERT — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:40:36 GMT

It was with great sadness that I heard yesterday of the death of John Birch. John was a former member of the RPO and was still working regularly with us as a keyboard player right up to the end at the age of 82. He would play harpsichord in the Messiah, piano on pop concerts and was at his best on the Royal Albert Hall organ of which he was Curator. His numerous performances of Saint- Saens Organ Symphony were always a great event and he made sure the this mighty instrument was heard to it’s full, often drowning the orchestra in the process.
He was a spritely jolly character, whose enormous repertoire of limericks and outrageous jokes, delivered in a highly educated cultured manner was a source of great amusement to us all backstage. So much so he was often nicknamed the Vicar for his clerical-like repartee.
John will be missed so much by so many throughout the UK and other parts of the world. It is hard to believe he will no longer be among us with his friendly greeting and hilarious stories.

RIP

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9234910/John-Birch.html

Nicola Benedetti 4 Seasons

Les — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:52:13 GMT

Hi, Folks,

The wonderful Violinist 'Nicola Benedetti' Will be playing Vivaldi's Four Seasons with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra - in a Weekend in Venice - Glasgow Concert Halls 27-29 April 2012.

Cheers, Les :)

Gardar Thor Cortes

Keithmc — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:47:40 GMT

Hi there Yoos Forum Buddies,

You MUST have watched Katherine behind the 'Red Button' last weekend at Hyde Park, and hopefully bumped into ( how long does it take to make a cuppa or go the fridge for a Tinny!?) the wonderfull performance of the world class Tenor, Cortes.

I must admit I would never have believed mid 2006 that my 'Classical' journey would commence with a free CD from 'The Daily Mail' - not all bad then! Once I heard the first track on this freebie 'Bailero' (fourth song on Premier) by somebody called KJ then I knew it was something to follow up.(even though I had no idea of Katherine's stunning looks!)

I somehow managed to get a cancelled ticket in row E at the Liverpool Phil in Dec2006 and it was a unforgetable night, as not only KJ(loved the off the shoulder Spanish dress for the Carmen number, yes and the penguin joke!)) but also 'Cortes' who was awesome , especially Nessun Dorma.

Since that very special evening I'm proud to say I've seen Cortes on a number of occasions, from 'the Barbican' in London his first frontline show, where I reckon Reykav/Reykya/Reyca/Recyar, oh bxxxxxks, Iceland must have been deserted, to other places like Douglas,LLandudno, Manchester and Dublin. A couple of these venues I've had the great privelige and pleasure to meet Gardar.

I hope you enjoyed the five songs Cortes performed at Hyde Park. If you happen to be unfamiliar with the music of Cortes then please have a shufty at his first CD aptly named 'Cortes', where you will hear his unique rendition of 'Granada', 'Nessun Dorma' Carrusoe' & many other well known songs. His second album 'When You Say You Love Me' is of the same quality including 'Che Galina Manina, Matinata and others including a number of 'crossover' songs. In both of these CD's, we are given a little of Gardar's heart, in the form of a soothing Icelandic (folk?)song sung in his native tongue.

For those of you more familiar with 'Cortes'(Millymollymandy & Janet for two), you may wonder why there seems to have been something of a gap prior to Hyde Park. Sadly the management company Gardar was involved with went xxxs up which obviously did not help matters and then commitments in Germany and Scandinavia had to be met.(hold on, if you bothered to visit Cortes' fan website then you'd know this!)

Well thats led me on to the future. Presently Cortes is to perform in the Capitol of Iceland on 25 October and after? stirrings are afoot for Britain after the success of Hyde Park. If you would like to contribute, like me, to the 'stirrings' of Cortes' return to our shores then please visit www.gardarthorcortes.me.uk

Kind Regards,

See Ya,

Keith Mc.

Olivia Newton-John

Les — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:39:11 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

Having been a fan of Katherine Jenkins for 8 years, I have also been a fan of English born Aussie Olivia Newton-John for 40 years (G'Day Olivia - it's Her Birthday today) since hearing 'If not for You' & 'Banks of the Ohio' sung by this mainstream country crossover singer in 1971.

Throughout Her Career / Life - She's had many Highs and Lows - the 'Highs' being : Singing with 'The Shadows' & Cliff Richard (now Sir) - Moving to the USA - The movie 'Grease' - Daughther Chloe.

the 'lows' being : In 1992 Olivia was diagnosed with having Breast Cancer, She had Surgery and became an Advocate for Cancer / Wellbeing Charities ever since ( later on She completed a 228 mile charity walk on the 'Great Wall of China' which took 3 weeks) - the movie Xanadu - Divorce.

With the arrival of Katherine Jenkins in 2003 this Lovely Mainstream Classical Music crossover singer (the Void when Olivia left the UK to live in the USA in mid 1974) has been filled (in My case) by Katherine - of whom I say a big thank You to, For everything She does so well for all Her Fans.

I have attached a few photographs of Katherine, and photographs of the last time I saw Livvy (Olivia) 'Live' in Her UK / European Tour 'Totally Hot' Concert at The 'Rainbow Theatre' Finsbury Park, London on 29/11/1978 (2 x tickets for the centre of the Circle front row cost £6 each back then) - I believe this was the last time Olivia tour in concert in the UK.

Cheers, Les :):):)

Katherine with - 'Straight no Chaser' at The R.A.H. 07/12/10

Katherine, Antony, Russell at The R.A.H. 07/12/10

Katherine - at the 02 Dublin 28/05/11

Katherine - at the Proms in the Park 10/09/11

Katherine - at the Proms in the Park 10/09/11.

Olivia - part of my collection of Her LP Records.

Olivia - £6 tickets for the 'Totally Hot' Concert 29/11/1978

Olivia - on the front cover of Country Music People Magazine

July 1976 UK.

Olivia - collection of photographs (35mm)

taken at the 'Totally Hot' Concert 29/11/1978.

Olivia - same as previous photograph 29/11/1978

35mm.

Olivia and Amazon John (Her Husband) during their arduous 228 mile

long Charity walk on the Great Wall of China.

Katherine & Olivia photographed backstage

during the Good Morning America Show NYC

26/04/2012 (One word describe's this Photo

'Fabulous')

Straight No Chaser.

oddjob_91 — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Before Thursdays show, I was looking through the Tour Program, and noticed an a cappella group, Straight No Chaser. My only experience of a cappella's was in talent shows such as Britain's Got Talent, (and the US counterpart). So when I had a free moment, I looked up Straight No Chaser on iTunes and YouTube and really enjoyed what I heard. It also just so happened that 5 minutes after I bought their latest full album on iTunes, Katherine had tweeted about them herself. But I would strongly recommend people to listen to them. They might not be that great in terms of other a cappella groups, as my knowledge is non-existent, but I enjoy them.

Joe W
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Josh Groban

angus — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:07:57 GMT

Funnily enough I have been listening to a bit of Josh Groban on Youtube recently. He has a nice voice and sings some similar types of song to katherine, including singing in Italian etc. He is especially associated with 'The Prayer', which I believe to be co-written by David Foster. Anyway, much was my surprise when Katherine chose one of his songs for her waltz tonight. :)

Angus.

Jonathan Antoine

angus — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:18:57 GMT

Here we go again! Another star is born. Did you see this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsNlcr4frs4

What a voice! With more training, I think that he has a real future. I wonder if he will appear on stage with Katherine.

Angus.

P.S. Will Simon Cowell never learn? :)

Valery Gergiev & LSO

Les — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:01:13 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

Just noticed in the April 2012 edition (last issue) of Classic FM Magazine - that there is free entry to the - BMW LSO Open Air Classics Concert on 12th May 2012 at 6.30pm in Trafalgar Square, London (note - no glass or furniture allowed) -

The Principal Conductor is Valery Gergiev (if you have read Katherine Jenkins Autobiography - 'Time to Say Hello' you will note that Katherine was Awarded a new Award called 'The New Voices Award' by none other than The Maestro Valery Gergiev (who was given the task of deciding whom he thought was Worthy of receiving this Award - and He chose Katherine :) - who was extremely proud to receive the Award in St Petersburg, Russia - sometime in 2007 I believe), So the BMW London Symphony Orchestra Open Air Classics - looks to be an Event not to be missed (especially as it is free entry).

Cheers, Les :)

Alfie Boe

shropshirelass — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:21:06 GMT

From Alfie's website for any fans

Tickets go on sale on Friday 16th March @ 9.30am...
March 2013
Fri 22 Birmingham NIA 0844 338 8000
Sat 23 Manchester Arena 0844 847 8000
Mon 25 Edinburgh Playhouse 0844 4999 990
Wed 27 Glasgow Clyde Auditorium 0844 4999 990
Thurs 28 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 0844 493 6666
Sat 30 Brighton Centre 0844 847 1515
Sun 31 Plymouth Pavilions 0845 146 1460
April 2013
Wed 03 Bournemouth Intl Centre 0844 576 3000
Mon 08 London Royal Albert Hall 020 7589 8212
Tues 09 London Royal Albert Hall 020 7589 8212

Laura Wright

dazza_stoke — Sun, 08 May 2011 22:11:08 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Some of you may know Laura as one of the original members of All Angels but after leaving the group last year she is now launching a solo career after signing with Decca.

Here is a short preview of her new album Lavender Blue.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC2IkOy8ugs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC2IkOy8ugs[/url]

Laura was one of my favourite members of All Angels, she is very talented and has such a beautiful voice, I am really looking foward to hearing more from her.

The new album will be out later in the year, June or July I believe.

Dazza

Hayley Westenra

Phil — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:30:49 GMT

Hi all,

Hayley is not list here yet so i thouht i better put that right.

She is also doing a winter tour ther is more about that on her website

Phil :cool:

Adele

TipperaryGirl — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:41:25 GMT

Hi All,

Just wanted to say congratulations to Adele on winning her 6 Grammys, great news that she's recording a new album, her last album 21 is great.

Carmel:)

Davy Jones (The Monkees) death

shropshirelass — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:03:43 GMT

I am saddened by the news of the death of Davy Jones at the age off 66 the british born musician one of the group 'The monkees' who I had a soft spot for and got to see last year when they did a concert in Liverpool. R.I.P. Davy

From the BBC website

Davy Jones, Manchester-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, has died aged 66, his publicist has confirmed.

He died in his sleep at his home in Florida. His publicist, Deborah Robicheau, said he had a massive heart attack.

The band, who included musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, were famous for hits including Daydream Believer and I'm a Believer.

The Monkees were an American pop band, assembled in 1966.

Early on in his showbusiness career Jones appeared as Ena Sharples's grandson in ITV soap Coronation Street.

The band found fame through a successful television series, popular in both the US and the UK.

They were famous for their clean-cut image and were marketed as the American answer to The Beatles, notching up nine top 40 hits.

Three of the band's original members - Jones, Dolenz and Tork - reunited together last year to play a series of gigs.

A spokeswoman for the Medical Examiner's Office for Martin County, Florida, said: "The District 19 Medical Examiner's Office has been informed of the death of Mr Davy Jones.

"The Medical Examiner's Office will take jurisdiction and a possible autopsy will be performed and evaluation of the circumstances of death and medical information."

GIGS THIS YEAR

ANDYWASP — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:04 GMT

My taste in music varies wildly..not just Katherine..this year i've seen and am seeing...

CHICKENFOOT

DREAM THEATER

MASTODON

KATHERINE JENKINS

RAMMSTEIN

DELAIN

THEORY OF A DEADMAN

COLDPLAY

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

JEFF WAYNES WAR OF THE WORLD'S

and hopefully SNOW PATROL...

many more will be added during the year....:)

Whitney Houston

Les — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:24:50 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

So Sad to hear that the Great Singer Whitney has passed away, Her music will live forever.

Regards, Les

Nathan Pacheco

david_cowlishaw — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:04:45 GMT

I think that having seen and heard Nathan with Katherine at Clumber he deserves a mention here. I am sure we are going to hear more of him in the comming months. If you google him quite a lot comes up.
David.

Evanescence

KeithP — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:22:04 GMT

Had to add a post here about Evanescence after seeing them play live in Birmingham on Sunday. I know a lot of people on this forum will be a long way from being fans of the group but after hearing Amy & co play Bring Me To Life on Sunday night I thought they deserved their own topic.

Was a great show but it was difficult not to think of Katherine's butterfly act during Bring Me To Life :)

Julio Iglesias

JaqMarHouse — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:29:30 GMT

Hallo,

Another Artist who's music I enjoy - is Julio Iglesias. No 1 Spanish superstar of all time.

http://www.julioiglesias.com/us/home

Nana Mouskouri

JaqMarHouse — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:17:39 GMT

Hallo,

I just love the music of Katherine Jenkins. I also love the music of Nana Mouskouri. The Greek Legend of the 21 century.

Check out her website...

http://www.nanamouskouri.net/

Fanie de Jager

JaqMarHouse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:38:08 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I also enjoy the music of Fanie de Jager, currently South Africa's best selling Classical Artist.

Has anyone else heard of him? I think he is brilliant !!

La Donna E Mobile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3u2Ge8bdok

O Sole Mio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9lqLInIQs0

Rebecca Ferguson

smithy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:24:06 GMT

X factor runner up last year - enjoyed her performances on the show and this prompted me to buy her new CD - absolutely brilliant - thoroughly recommended.

the phantom of the opera

john w — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:45:01 GMT

the phantom of the opera and andrew lloyd webber 25 year a new dvd at the royal albert hall, have orderd mine seen live twice fablous show

regards john

Natasha Marsh

GBL70 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:16 GMT

Hi all

Natasha will be performing at the Tower Festival.

Friday 18 September

CLASSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
BRITISH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
A GALA EVENING OF POPULAR CLASSICS
CONDUCTED BY ANTHONY GABRIELE
WITH NIGEL HUTCHISON (PIANO) AND
NATASHA MARSH (SOPRANO)

The British Philharmonic Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most exciting, diverse and exhilarating orchestras and we are pleased to announced the final programme for their ‘Classical Extravaganza’ on Friday 18 September. Conducted by Anthony Gabrielle, and starring Nigel Hutchison and Natasha Marsh, the night will feature:

Copland		Fanfare for the common man

Rossini		William Tell Overture

Grieg		Piano Concerto in A Minor (with Nigel Hutchison)

Walton		Crown Imperial
Handel		Water Music Suite

Johann Strauss		On the beautiful Blue Danube – Waltzes

Verdi		Sempre Libera from La Traviata (with Natasha Marsh)

Gershwin		Summertime from Porgy & Bess (with Natasha Marsh & Nigel Hutchison)

Puccini		Oh! Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi (with Natasha Marsh)

Mascagni		Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana

Tchaikovsky		Capriccio Italien

Offenbach		Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld

Details of the venue and ticket prices can be found at;

http://www.towerfestival.com/per_lpo.html

All the best
Graham

Russell Watson

Les — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:53:34 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

Just a reminder - Russell Watson is on TV Tonight from The Royal Albert Hall in which he performs with a 48 piece orchestra in - Return of the Voice - at 23.00 to Midnight on ITV1 Tonight 26/11/2011.

Cheers, Les :)

Grace O'Malley

Premiere04 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:27:04 GMT

Hello

I hadn't heard of Grace until I saw the attached piece on the BBC1 "North West Tonight" programme last week.I was amazed by her voice,which seems so rich and mature,though she is only 13 years old.I think she could go very far indeed:Wow: :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-13790055

Ian

Joe McELDerry in Concert

Les — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:16:59 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

My Daughter & Friends went to see Joe McELDerry in Concert last night - at 'The Winter Gardens Theatre' in Margate, Kent - and thoroughly enjoyed His performance, In which She said that He sung some Pop songs but many Classical / Opera songs as well, and thanked 'Pop Star to Opera Star' TV Series for giving Him a new direction in His career.

She said that there were many young Fans that went to see Joe, But also many of the Audience were of the same age group that you often see at a Katherine Concert - (there was even a 97 year old Lady there! whom Joe signed Her Programme whilst on the Stage).

Cheers, Les :)

KJ Forum meets Alfie Boe

Premiere04 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:50:40 GMT

Yesterday,I was at the Blackpool HMV signing session for Alfie's new album...called appropriately,"Alfie".Had my copy of the album signed and he also signed a medium sized photo of himself which fans were given prior to meeting him.Having contacted Tricia beforehand,I showed him my "Diamond Club" card (with Katherine's picture on)and gave him the KJ Forum's greetings and best wishes.I told him that we loved seeing him sing with Katherine at the Classic Brits earlier this year as well as him being on "Popstar To Operstar" (where he performed and sat in as a judge on the semi-final week).He thanked me for this.I asked him if there were any future plans with Katherine and he replied "We will have to see what comes along".I shook hands after talking to him.Forgot I had planned to have my photo taken too but when someone reminded me,I got his attention again and he was happy to oblige.So I got two handshakes! Alfie came over as a very affable man .:D

Ian

Il Divo

aprilfool23 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:24:59 GMT

Il Divo are back with a 5th album entitled 'Wicked Game'.

Track Listing:

Wicked Game (Melanchonia)
Dove' L'amore
Crying (Llorando)
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Falling Slowly (Te Prometo)
Come What May (Te Amare)
Sempre Sempre
Time To Say Goodbye
Senza Parole
Stay (Ven A Mi)

Camille O'Sullivan

KeithP — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:41:09 GMT

Strange. I was sure I had posted on here about Camille before but I can't find it. Perhaps that was so long ago it was the old forum.

Camille is a very talented half-French half-Irish singer/performer. I first saw her a few years ago at the fringe festival in Edinburgh and have been catching her shows whenever I can since.

She is a real performer not just a singer - it's always a show and normally a bit crazy. She performs a huge range of material by artists from Brel through Bowie and Nick Cave. She likes story tellers.

Offstage she is really sweet and always gives fans plenty of opportunity for a chat or a photo and signature. I have had CDs from her at various shows and they are now all signed from various post-show meets. When I saw her in August this year in Edinburgh I stopped to say hi after the show. She asked what I wanted signing. I replied nothing, there's nothing left to sign until you bring out the next album or DVD. Her reply was that they were recording one of her favourite songs (not available on any of her albums yet) in September and she said that if I promised not to post it anywhere on the net then she would email it to me as soon as they had it done but don't forget it will be a few weeks as we won't get chance to record it until sometime in September. What a lovely offer I thought but she'll never remember. It slipped my mind until I opened an email from Camille on 23rd September. Attached was an MP3 of the track as promised. It sounds fantastic and I am still stunned by the thought that she was happy to send it me and believe that I would honour my side of the agreement and keep it private.

Sums up Camille, a star in every sense.

If you get chance, go see her perform live. Love it or not, you certainly won't forget the show or the lady :)

Alfie Boe

stephenb — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:17:39 GMT

Hello Everyone

After the great success of the Lytham Proms in August i had hope Katherine would be asked to appear again.

Sadly it is not to be.However it will be Alfie Boe,who i understand comes from down the road in Fleetwood.He will do the saturday proms,friday and sunday still to be announced.

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

RUSSELL GILBERT — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:59:40 GMT

Remembrance Sunday, November 13th this year is a very special day for the National Symphony Orchestra. After forty three years of working in orchestral management, Anne Collis has taken the plunge to promote for the very first time her own concert, featuring the NSO and its conductor Anthony Inglis, at The Rose Theatre, Kingston.
As many of you will know, for the past eight years the orchestra has played for most of Katherine Jenkins’ UK concerts since she came to prominence with her first album ‘Premier.’

I hope that many of you will support this event by purchasing tickets for yourself and your friends, the cost of putting on a show like this is not inconsiderable.

[center]I include the following press release (edited).[/center]

The National Symphony Orchestra and Music Director, world renowned conductor and local resident, Anthony Inglis will present a programme of beautiful and emotive classical music expressing two of the most powerful human conditions, love and war on Remembrance Sunday 2011. The winner of the highly prestigious Sphinx Aware 2010, American Violin Virtuoso Gareth Johnson, will be flying to the UK for this special performance.

Nine children from the Kingston Music Service will be joining the National Symphony Orchestra for the 1812 Overture and two children, Peter Lidbetter and Eoin Johnson will play 'They Shall Grow Not Old' a piece for solo Flute, Clarinet and orchestra written by Anne Collis, the Artistic and Managing Director of the Orchestra, in honour of Remembrance Sunday.

The Concert is the first joint venture between the National Symphony Orchestra and the Rose Theatre. The Rose are extremely keen to satisfy the local hunger and passion for classical music. It is this shared love and enthusiasm for music that brought the Rose theatre and the NSO together.

Tickets range from £12-32 and are available from the Rose Theatre at www.rosetheatre.co.uk or 08444 821 556

[center]The Programme

Glinka Overture, Russlan & Ludmilla
Strauss Wine, Women & Song
Sousa March, Stars & Stripes for Ever
Inglis Romance for Violin & Orchestra
Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture, Romeo & Juliet

Rimsky Korsakov Sherherazade, 1st Movement
Wagner Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan & Isolde
Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Tchaikovsky Overture 1812
[/center]

[center][IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/RUSSELL_096/NSOfront.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/RUSSELL_096/NSOback.jpg[/IMG][/center]

Sweeney Todd

KeithP — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:53:53 GMT

OK, not strictly an artist (as I'm not talking about the band that Bryan Adams performed with in his teens) but thought I'd pass comment on the new version of the Stephen Sondheim musical which opened recently at the Festival Theatre in Chichester.

We went to see the matinee on Saturday and (apart from the traffic on the A34/M3) I really enjoyed it. It was interesting to see Michael Ball playing a 'baddie' for a change and I think he did a very good job, Imelda Staunton was excellent as Mrs Lovett, Lucy May Barker was a great Johanna and John Bowe as Judge Turpin, Luke Brady as Anthony, James McConville as Tobias and Peter Polycarpou as Beadle Bamford all played their 'supporting roles' well.

Our seats were not the best as we were too far round to the side but it's definitely a show I'd go and see again.

Raven

KeithP — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:14:09 GMT

I was surprised to discover that we didn't have a topic related to the ladies of Raven. Decided to stay over in London on Sunday night after the songs of praise concert as Raven were performing in the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall last night. This was the first time I have seen them playing their own show rather than supporting someone like Hayley Westenra or part of Classic Response.

The performance was brilliant as always, they are very talented and obviously enjoy themselves. The girls all play leading roles through different pieces and no-one stands out as an individual star.

They play so many different types or music and put their own stamp on it whether they are playing Vivaldi, Morricone, traditional Scottish music, a tribute to Amy Winehouse or covers of songs by Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age or their encore Motorhead.

The venue fitted with the girls perfectly and it was good to catch up with a few other friends there too (Graham, Jim & Len)

Derek Paravicini

Les — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:39:56 GMT

Hi, Everyone,

Just seen that Derek (an Autistic / Blind) Pianist is on the the BBC Breakfast show, at 07.50 Today, Have a Listen if you can as he is simply Fantastic, Saw him with Kath at R.A.H. 7/12/10.

Cheers, Les.:)

Hayley Westenra/Ennio Morricone - Paradiso

tonym — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:43:54 GMT

Members of the Forum may recall when i reviewed Katherine's Believe album that my comments for La Califfa suggested that Katherine should do an album entitled “Katherine Sings Morricone”

This is just what Hayley has done and having acquired the New Zealand release(Its not released in the UK till August) I can only re-enforce my suggestion. With the exception of maybe a couple of songs, I can hear Katherine performing them all.

Let this not detract at all from the stunning album that Hayley has produced with the maestro. Hayley herself is in top form throughout and has indeed written her own lyrics for Gabriels Oboe/Nella Fantasia and La Califfa. I recommend this album to all when it becomes available here in August.

Katherine, if your reading this, its probably too late for your next album, but (just in case), please give the following some serious consideration:

Amalia Por Amor

I Knew I Loved You

Da Quel Sorriso Che Non Ride Piu

Malena

Once Upon A Time In The West

My best wishes to all for the Easter period

Calling all Lesley Garrett fans!

Premiere04 — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:02:18 GMT

I've just picked up a copy of this mag at my local NW railway station.I think all Lesley's fans will be more than pleased to see it.Here is the link to the online version.

http://www.northernrail.org/magazine/issue4/

She is the cover star and can be found on p.3 and p.12-15 too.5 photos in all and a quite detailed interview about her career to date and info. on her plans for this year.She looks quite the glamour girl-not bad as she is 56 this year! :)

Ian

PS Don't worry Katherine-you will always be my No.1 :D

A Scottish Katherine?

Premiere04 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:54:52 GMT

Hello

Here is a young lady who is making quite a name for herself in Scotland it seems.She is an admirer of our favourite.;)

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks/national-treasure-1.1096537

Can anyone tell us more about her?

Ian

RIP Amy Winehouse

karen a kjforum — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:53:34 GMT

what a tragedy and wether you liked her music or not Amy was an amazing Talent

KathJenkins Katherine Jenkins

Totally shocked by the news.What a talent.What a waste.Sat with her at dinner once& loved her music.My prayers go 2 her family #AmyWinehouse