By bandweblogs on Jul 6, 2009 in Featured, Music News, Press Releases | Tags: Alan Yentob, BBC One, Opera, Renee Fleming, Rufus Wainwright, Shows, TV | 0 Comments

To coincide with the launch of Rufus Wainwright’s debut opera – the Premiere of which is on Friday 10th July, 2009 at the Palace Theatre Manchester – Alan Yentob has followed Rufus for an Imagine special airing Tuesday 7th July at 22.35 on BBC One …
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By bandweblogs on Jan 27, 2009 in New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Alessandro Safina, Chris Thompson, DVDs, Fernando Lima, Opera, PBS, Sarah Brightman, Track Listings | 0 Comments

Due to overwhelming demand by her devoted fans, Manhattan Records will make a CD/DVD of Sarah Brightman’s PBS special ‘Symphony – Live in Vienna’, available at retail for the first time on March 10, 2009 …
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By bandweblogs on Oct 16, 2008 in Press Releases | Tags: Festivals, Janis Kelly, Manchester International Festival, Opera, Rufus Wainwright | 0 Comments

Manchester International Festival, the world’s first festival of original, new work, announces the first three commissions for its 2009 event, including Rufus Wainwright’s debut opera Prima Donna …
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By bandweblogs on Sep 23, 2008 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Charts, Il Divo, Live Nation, Opera, Simon Cowell | 0 Comments

In 2004, four of the greatest voices in the world emerged to spearhead an entire musical genre by bringing the sound of opera to the world of popular music. Now as one of the most successful groups in the world with over 22 million albums sold, Il Divo is ready to re-emerge …
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By bandweblogs on Sep 23, 2008 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Beijing Olympics, Christmas, Christmas Albums, Fernando Lima, Liu Huan, Mario Frangoulis, Opera, Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

It continues to be a stellar year for soprano Sarah Brightman, who recently captivated the world with her stunning performance at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 World Olympics …
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By bandweblogs on Aug 29, 2008 in Music, Press Releases | Tags: A Night at the Opera, Alan Titchmarsh, David Grant, ITV, Jonathan Ansell, Jonathan Shalit, Opera, Ruthie Henshall, TV | 1 Comment

The Alan Titchmarsh Show is set to host ‘X Factor’ style competition to search for Britain’s newest Opera diva…To celebrate the nation’s new love affair with the world of operatic music is the fantastic new touring show, A Night at the Opera starring Jonathan Ansell …
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By bandweblogs on Aug 29, 2008 in Press Releases | Tags: A Night at the Opera, Aida, Alan Titchmarsh, Cosi Fan Tutti, Jonathan Ansell, La Boheme, Madam Butterfly, Opera, Shows, Silvia Colloca, Tour Dates | 2 Comments

Opera music has never been so popular in the UK, as demonstrated by the huge success of artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins and Russell Watson. Similarly, with the success of operatic stars in talent shows such as X Factor (G4) …
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