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2. Write catchy lyrics to accompany a classical favourite. Hayley Westenra gave Vivaldi’s Winter a sentimental overhaul with her adaptation River of Dreams.[youtube width=”300″ height=”200″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMC30NE3tbo[/youtube]
3. Sing Nessun Dorma. Practically every aspiring classical crossover musical artist has a pop at this one at some point in their career. Pavarotti set the standard for all future performances when his rendition of the aria reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1990.[youtube width=”300″ height=”200″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTMg6zW30s&feature=fvst[/youtube]
Classical music is no longer just for the elite. Hamptons, an independent shop and café based in Penarth, are hosting a night of “Popera”, a classical crossover genre combining popular music and opera.
The performers, Samantha Link and Bruce Anderson, will sing a variety of rock, pop and musical numbers, all in a classical style. There will also be a smattering of popular Christmas songs given an operatic revamp.
Peter Knowles, who co-owns the store, said, “It’ll be much in the vein of performers like Katherine Jenkins or Russell Watson.”
Guests will be greeted with cocktails, and served a five-course meal during the show, including a main course of chicken and tarragon pie.
The performance will take place on 29 November, and tickets cost £35.
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2. Write catchy lyrics to accompany a classical favourite. Hayley Westenra gave Vivaldi’s Winter a sentimental overhaul with her adaptation River of Dreams.[youtube width=”300″ height=”200″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMC30NE3tbo[/youtube]
3. Sing Nessun Dorma. Practically every aspiring classical crossover musical artist has a pop at this one at some point in their career. Pavarotti set the standard for all future performances when his rendition of the aria reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart in 1990.[youtube width=”300″ height=”200″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTMg6zW30s&feature=fvst[/youtube]