Top Classical Singers Blake In The Ashley Centre
05 October 2009
Classical Brit Award Winners BLAKE are making a personal
appearance in HMV at The Ashley Centre on Friday 16th October
at 1.30pm, prior to their performance at the Epsom Playhouse in
November. They will be meeting their fans, signing CDs and
performing a capella. This is an exclusive opportunity for local
people to meet this successful all British group, who have already
taken the music industry by storm.
Bridging the gap between pop and opera Blake released their debut
album in November 2008 which went straight to Number One in the UK
Classical Album Chart and hit the top 20 of the UK Pop Album Chart
- making them the biggest debut classical act of 2007. The
British public welcomed such a fresh, new sound in music and
wholeheartedly embraced the alternative versions of timeless
classics. Within three weeks the album had attained Gold status in
the UK and in May 2008 they found themselves at the Royal Albert
Hall receiving the Album of the Year Award at the Classical
BRITS.
Following a media scrum of activity and excitement, their version
of Swing Low was chosen to be the Official Anthem of England Rugby
for the Rugby World Cup. They have since performed at many sporting
events Worldwide including the Melbourne Cup in Australia and in
London at The Hurlingham Club Polo as well as the historic new roof
opening at Wimbledon in May 2009.
And So it Goes, the second and much anticipated album was released
in September 2008 and instantly reached Number 12 in the UK album
charts and Number 1 in the Australian Classical chart. This album
has captured the hearts of a devoted and fast growing fan base
across the globe. Featuring alternative versions from a wide
variety of highly acclaimed modern artists such as Snow Patrol and
Katie Melua and combining a mix of classical favourites, the album
showcases the passion and virtuosity of four highly trained singers
who quickly realised that together, they had something uniquely
special to offer music lovers.
Not only has the band achieved triumphant promotional tours of
Australia and Japan working with worldwide brands such as Toyota
and Cartier, at home, they have wowed audiences across the UK on
their headline tour with Natasha Marsh and performed with Katherine
Jenkins on her legendary tour of the UK. Blake now has their own
celebrity following and can count Keira Knightley, Will Smith, and
Kevin Spacey amongst their fans. Shirley Bassey even made a special
request for Blake to perform at her 70th birthday party!
The new album 'Together', which will be released on 12th October,
highlights the sheer versatility this group demonstrates through
their music - from U2's hit 'With or with out You' to Nessun Dorma,
this fascinating album has a little something for everybody!
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