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  Encyclopedia: Amici Forever
Amici Forever is a band of five classically trained singers who mix opera with pop music (operatic pop).
Amici is another group of singers who are classically trained in opera music that I have recently got into.
Features: Enhanced Somewhat confusingly The Opera Band is not the name of the artists, but the title of the debut by Amici Forever, five young singers who present themselves like a boy/girl pop group and offer 15 tracks (including two remixes) of rearranged opera and other popular tunes.
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 Leading Edge Music - Amici Forever
Amici forever is a unique musical blend of contemporary pop and traditional opera.
Amici forever comprises Jo Appleby – Soprano, from England; Tsakane Valentine - Soprano, from South Africa; Geoff Sewell –; Tenor, from New Zealand; David Habbin –; Tenor, from England; and Nick Garrett - Bass Baritone, also from England.
An assembly of remarkable talent that is Amici forever would finally be completed with the addition of soprano Valentine, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa who cut her teeth in the rich a cappella choral traditions of her home country.
www.leshop.com.au /timsstories/amiciforever.htm   (1349 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Olympic effort from Amici Forever
Amici Forever's debut album - The Opera Band - went top five in the UK classical charts in 2003, becoming a Christmas stocking favourite.
Amici Forever had an impressive debut concert - performing at the FA Cup final, before going on to entertain at the English rugby union final.
Amici Forever are busy promoting themselves around the world, rarely staying in the same country for more than a few days at a time.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/3598718.stm   (562 words)

  
 Symphony Hall / Amici Forever   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Amici Forever have enchanted audiences around the world with their inspiring and unique sound that brings together the best of two worlds.
Amici forever left the festival audience howling, whistling and applauding, on their feet for the second time, after the encore of 'Nessun Dorma'.
As the New York Times noted, Amici Forever are a group whose “voices sing opera, but their looks scream pop.” Their sophisticated appearance and fresh, young perspective puts a brand-new spin on a centuries-old musical tradition: the class and glamour of opera meets the height of pop cool.
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 Info and facts on 'Amici Forever'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tenor (An adult male with a tenor voice) Geoff Sewell, originally from New Zealand (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery), came up with the idea of an "opera band" mixing traditional opera with contemporary pop.
Amici Forever signed with Arista (Bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies) and started playing high profile gigs such as the FA Cup (additional info and facts about FA Cup) final and the English rugby union (additional info and facts about rugby union) final.
Nick Patrick, who had produced albums by the Gipsy Kings (additional info and facts about Gipsy Kings), Tina Turner (additional info and facts about Tina Turner) and Marvin Gaye (additional info and facts about Marvin Gaye) produced the bands first album The Opera Band.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/A/Am/Amici_Forever.htm   (455 words)

  
 Amici forever Hits New Heights with Defined Album To Be Released June 21 on RCA Victor
Following in the footsteps of their phenomenal 2004 debut, The Opera Band, Amici forever’s latest album offers up more of the group’s singular musical style, which melds the timeless elegance and class of opera with the fun and relaxed approach of pop music.
Defined’s release coincides with the premiere of Amici forever’s very first PBS television special, “Amici forever in Concert,” which will air nationwide during PBS’ summer pledge drive in June and was recorded this February at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Now, with the one-two punch of their PBS special and the release of Defined, Amici forever is set to become superstars on these shores as well.
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 Plan 9 - The Opera Band - Mozart, Puccini, et al / Amici Forever   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Composer: Fornaciari, Adelmo Conductor: Ingman, Nick Ensemble: Budapest Film Orchestra, Amici Forever Performer: Garrett, Nicholas Instrument: Bass Baritone Performer: Habbin, David Instrument: Tenor Performer: Sewell, Geoff Instrument: Tenor Minutes: 4 Seconds: 17 Period: 20th Century FormGenre: Song Country: Italy StudioLive: Studio Notes: This selection is sung in English and Italian.
Amici (friends) Forever is a predominantly British vocal group made up of five classically trained singers who, in addition to possessing voluminous vocal chops, also have pop-star-photogenic looks.
THE OPERA BAND finds Amici Forever to be fully prepared for their inevitable world domination.
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 Amici Forever, the opera band rocks the chart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Amici Forever, the opera band this week managed to sandwich themselves between rappers D-12 and Aussie singer songwriter Pete Murray on the ARIA chart.
The Amici Forever album has been nominated for a Classical Brit Award.
Amici Forever will perform at the Awards in London on May 26.
www.undercover.com.au /news/2004/may04/20040503_amiciforever.html   (346 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Opera Band: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Amici Forever is a British classical crossover group made up of five classically trained singers from around the globe (Britain, South Africa, and New Zealand).
Kudos to Amici Forever for choosing lesser-recorded songs (Zadok the Priest, Au fond du temple saint, Handel's Sarabande) in addition to the heavies like Nessun Dorma and Fauré's Pavane, and for experimenting with newer material with classical potential (Band of Brothers, Canto Alla Vita, Unchained Melody).
"Amici Forever" is a quintet of opera voices: two Tenors, two Sopranos and a Bass/Baritone.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000V0DE2?v=glance   (1996 words)

  
 Music Review: Amici Forever - "The Opera Band"
Amici Forever has a sound that is definitely their own.
Comprised of two sopranos, two tenors and a bass, their songs are a mix of classical and contemporary music, but both have a modern feel.
Amici Forever has become very popular in England (home of three band members, the other two are from South Africa) as a crossover band.
www.teenink.com /Past/2004/April/17767.html   (349 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Opera Band [Enhanced]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Somewhat confusingly The Opera Band is not the name of the artists, but the title of the debut by Amici Forever, five young singers who present themselves like a boy/girl pop group and offer 15 tracks (including two remixes) of rearranged opera and other popular tunes.
Amici's album is fantastic, they've managed to combine classical music and pop to make 'classical pop' - the easiest way I can describe their unique sound.
I was at the BBC Regent Street Festival and was literally stopped in my tracks by the fantastic amici forever who were performing tracks from their new album.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000C24K7   (819 words)

  
 Amici Forever Tickets - Order Amici Forever Concert Tickets - Amici Forever Tickets On Sale Now!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Our selection of Amici Forever tickets are displayed over a live inventory.
The Amici Forever tour schedule is listed below - click on the "buy tickets" link to browse seats for the concert.
Billed as the world's first "opera band," Amici Forever consists of five photogenic, classically trained opera singers who blend contemporary pop with traditional opera.
www.greatseats.com /artist/amici_forever   (445 words)

  
 Concert tickets for Amici Forever Tickets - Amici Forever Concert Tickets @ Tickets4Concerts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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Amici Forever will be performing in the following cities.
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 ABC News: Band Has Striking Pop Looks, Opera Sound
They're young, gorgeous and sexy — any observer would think the five members of Amici were one of pop music's latest hot bands.
Amici Forever promises to stay true to their classical roots, but they still experiment with pop music as well.
In the end, they may be a new form of not opera, not pop, but a mix of the two.
abcnews.go.com /GMA/WaterCooler/story?id=124615&page=1   (289 words)

  
 BBC - Southampton - Going Out - Amici Forever
David Habbin from Ringwood is a fifth of the latest classical ensemble to mix the image of a pop band with classical operatic music.
The five young opera singers of Amici Forever have given many pop and classical favourites a new spin.
They are currently embarking on a UK tour but are no strangers to the big stage, having performed at Old Trafford before the Champions League Final, at Twickenham before rugby internationals and at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 as well as supporting Shirley Bassey on tour.
www.bbc.co.uk /southampton/going_out/amici.shtml   (270 words)

  
 Amici Forever To Start on Second Album   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Amici Forever are about to regroup in the studio to start work on their second album.
Although Amici Forever did an operatic version of 'Unchained Melody' on the first album, the second record won't have anything that well know.
Habbin is a huge David Bowie fan and hasn't had a chance to use his influence to get Amici Forever to cover Bowie …just yet.
www.undercover.com.au /news/2004/aug04/20040823_amici.html   (365 words)

  
 Amici Forever - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
Their debut CD – The Opera Band – was released in the US by Victor/Arista Associated Labels on January 13, 2004.
Amici forever comprises Jo Appleby – Soprano, from England; Tsakane Valentine - Soprano, from South Africa; Geoff Sewell Tenor, from New Zealand; David Habbin Tenor, from England; and Nick Garrett - Bass Baritone, also from England.
After serving a stint in the world-renowned vocal ensemble "The Swingle Singers," Garrett’s next move was into some of world’s leading opera houses, including the Royal Opera House, the English National Opera, the Scottish Opera and the Opera National de Paris, performing over 30 major roles showcasing his rich bass baritone.
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Since the release of their debut album 'The Opera Band' in Britain in September 2003 the Amici forever success story has swept around the globe.
Amici forever were nominated for a Classical Brit Award for their album 'The Opera Band' and performed at the award show in May. The album entered the Classical Charts at number 2 and was certified gold.
We wil be sending details of all entries to Amici Froever and, if they use your idea for their new album we'll contact you by email.
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 Jim McKeeth's Extrapolated Facts: Amici Forever
I just picked up Amici Forever's two CD's.
You can also watch the video on Amici Forever's web site.
Amici Forever is a 5 person group that sings opera, but not the usual opera most people think of.
www.mckeeth.org /2005/07/amici-forever.shtml   (279 words)

  
 entertainment.iafrica.com | music | archives The Opera Band
With much of the album sung in Italian, the sleeve notes have been well thought out, with the lyrics to each track included along with a brief, but informative, introduction to each piece explaining who wrote it, when and why it was chosen for the album.
Amici Forever is also sure to spark some interest in South Africa in that the Soprano singer in Amici is none other than Tsakane Valentine, who played the role of Maria in West Side Story at the prestigious Spier Opera Festival to great acclaim.
It's evident that Amici Forever are breaking new ground with their album, and in fact their band as a concept, as they decided to title their debut album 'The Opera band', just in case there was any confusion with your run-of-the-mill pop band.
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 albawaba.com middle east news information::INFINITI HITS THE HIGH NOTES WITH AMICI FOREVER SPONSORSHIP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sell-out audiences enjoyed two nights of world-class modern opera from ‘Amici Forever’ brought to Dubai by Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), the sole distributor of Infiniti vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
All are classically trained singers and despite their youth have amassed a formidable honors list that would do credit to operatic veterans.
Amici Forever was invited by Queen Elizabeth to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall for The Festival of Remembrance — televised live to more than six million viewers, and at the European Champions’ League final at Old Trafford in front of a television audience of 500 million.
www.albawaba.com /en/countries/UAE/183040   (412 words)

  
 AOL Music: Amici Forever : MAIN
Amici Forever Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars Release Date: June 21, 2005...
I'm not sure I knew what to expect from Amici Forever's THE OPERA BAND.
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 Amici Forever Re-Defines Opera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Yes, you could say popera, but we're talking about Amici forever, known to some as the Opera Band.
Bass-baritone Nick Garrett: "There seems to be a huge market for people who like strong classical singing but don't want to sit through a full-length opera to get that sort of vocal power." Besides Garrett and Sewell, Amici forever also includes sopranos Tsakane Valentine and Jo Appleby, as well as tenor David Habbin.
But when we recorded it with Italian lyrics, it almost sounded like a different piece." Further proof of their acceptance by Everyman, for me anyway, was the fact that Amici forever's 2004 Atlantic City appearance was covered by the NY Daily News (metropolitan area folks know from whence I speak).
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 Plan 9 - Amici Forever Defined
Composer: Hardiman, Ronan Ensemble: Amici Forever Performer: Valentine, Tsakane Instrument: Soprano Performer: Appleby, Jo Instrument: Soprano Performer: Garrett, Nicholas Instrument: Bass Baritone Performer: Sewell, Geoff Instrument: Tenor Performer: Habbin, David Instrument: Tenor Period: 20th Century FormGenre: Song Language: Italian StudioLive: Studio Venue: Shine Studios, England
Composer: Rodrigo, Joaqu¡n Ensemble: Amici Forever Performer: Garrett, Nicholas Instrument: Bass Baritone Performer: Valentine, Tsakane Instrument: Soprano Performer: Appleby, Jo Instrument: Soprano Performer: Sewell, Geoff Instrument: Tenor Performer: Habbin, David Instrument: Tenor Period: 20th Century StudioLive: Studio Venue: Shine Studios, England
Composer: Patrick, Nick Ensemble: Amici Forever Performer: Habbin, David Instrument: Tenor Performer: Garrett, Nicholas Instrument: Bass Baritone Performer: Valentine, Tsakane Instrument: Soprano Performer: Appleby, Jo Instrument: Soprano Performer: Sewell, Geoff Instrument: Tenor Period: 20th Century Language: Italian StudioLive: Studio Venue: Shine Studios, England Notes: This piece is based on Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto no. 2.
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