Il Divo 'The Promise' + World Tour Announcement, Dates

Il Divo celebrated the release of their forthcoming album 'The Promise' in style last night (Oct. 30), performing to 500 guests and announcing their 2009 world tour at a global album launch in the breathtaking surroundings of Barcelona's Museu Nacional D'Art De Catalunya.

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Introduced by Syco label head Simon Cowell, the world's most successful operatic quartet (over 22 million albums sold) dazzled the crowd with five classic songs from their captivating new album:

The Power of Love
Hallelujah
The Winner Takes It All
Amazing Grace
Adagio

Il Divo - David Miller, Carlos Marín, Urs Buhler & Sébastien Izambard - also announced exciting plans for their 2009 world tour.

Beginning in Manchester February 21st, the tour takes in 22 European cities (including 9 UK dates) and 19 North American cities, before heading to South America, Australia and Asia later in the year.

On sale dates will be announced shortly.

Cowell: "I'm really proud to be here tonight. Il Divo really are a phenomenon. When you first start working on something like this, you can only wish it will be as successful as Il Divo are - and here we are 22 million albums later. This new album has taken 2 years to make and is, in my opinion, the best so far."

Since coming together in 2004, Il Divo have amassed 36 number 1 chart positions across 26 countries. The group have performed to over 1.5 million fans in 30 countries over the course of two sold out world tours.

'The Promise' is released November 10th, 2008 on Syco Music.

An Evening with Il Divo UK Tour Itinerary 2009:

(Tour dates and information subject to change.)

February
Sat 21st MANCHESTER
Tue 24th BIRMINGHAM
Fri 27th LONDON

March
Sun 1st CARDIFF
Wed 4th NOTTINGHAM
Thu 5th SHEFFIELD
Mon 9th BELFAST

April
Sun 12th NEWCASTLE
Mon 13th GLASGOW

For music and more information, go to:

Il Divo Official Website

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