'20' CD Album CD

Hard to believe itrsquos been twenty years since the release of lsquoThe Voicersquo, the landmark debut album from Russell Watson and the bestselling classical album of this century. Now the boy is a man celebrating twenty years at the top with a career that has inspired so many and created an entire genre of classical music in the process.rsquo20rsquo, is an anniversary release which captures key moments in his career with more details... 13 newly recorded songs sung in his unmistakable trademark tenor.Russell has overcome many things in his life maintaining a dignity few could rival when struck by not one but two brain tumours and bouncing back in better voice than before, so he wasnrsquot going to let lockdown stand in the way of his stunning new album. Travel restrictions meant that longtime producer Ian Tilley had to stay in his native New Zealand so he assembled a socially distanced orchestra in Christchurch while Russell hunkered down in Wilmslow, taking instructions and overseeing proceedings via Skype.ldquoNormally Irsquod always be at orchestra sessions, but in fact this didnrsquot feel much different,rdquo Russell admits. ldquoI was in a booth wearing headphones. I could have been 10 feet rather than 10,000 miles away.rdquoThe track listing is a veritable feast of reimaginingrsquos of his greatest hits. ldquoThere are certain songs that needed to be there because they define my career, with regards to recording but particularly live,rdquo Russell says. ldquoVolare is a staple. Irsquove sung it at every concert for at least 25 years. And obviously Nessun Dorma, which launched my career.rdquoAnd what a career. Warmly referred to as the Peoplersquos Tenor, Russellrsquos journey took him from a Salford estate to the worldrsquos most prestigious concert halls, and to becoming the bestselling male classical artist of all time.ldquoYou donrsquot come from a Salford factory floor to conquering the classical world without being a driven lunaticrdquo. less details...

• Department: Music, Film & Art
• Store: Townsend Music
• Brand:Townsend Music
• Sale Starts:13 Jul 2022
• Sale Ends:29 May 2023

Retail Price €11.31 price includes V.A.T. at 21% (€1.96)