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Saturday 12 July 2008

"Seeing through Music" Gala at the Jersey Opera House in aid of the Seeing is Believing Appeal

Carlos Bonell with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra

Box Office: 511115 Tickets £10-£30

Programme:
Italian Girl in Algiers Overture- Rossini
Concierto de Aranjuez - Rodrigo
7th Symphony - Beethoven

A not to be missed night. International guitar legend Carlos Bonell, a regular performer with the Royal Philharmonic and the world's leading orchestras, plays Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez. His recording is widely acclaimed as the best ever and described as a Masterclass in Magic" by the BBC.

The concert is in aid of Standard Chartered's global initiative Seeing is Believing which restores sight to the blind in Africa. The programme's theme is "Seeing through Music" and includes Rossini's exciting Italian in Algiers Overture and Beethoven's joyful 7th Symphony.

Carlos has recorded extensively from his celebrated recording of the Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez (which he will be playing with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra) – widely regarded as the best ever - to film soundtracks such as the Hollywood blockbuster City of Angels, not to mention a Grammy nominated recording with John Williams. Carlos is currently advising Sir Paul McCartney on composing a new guitar concerto.

Tickets are available from the Box Office (Tel: 511115) and are priced from £10 - £30

Saturday 15 November 2008 - Singer of the World Song Recital – Elizabeth Watts

Performance time 8pm
Jersey Arts Centre - Box Office 700444 

Elizabeth Watts, star of the recent Jersey Chamber Orchestra’s Opera Gala, ENO soloist, multiple award winner including the Singer of the World Song prize in 2007 gives a not to be missed recital including beautiful, popular
and dramatic songs from Strauss to Schubert and finishing with some popular favourites by Gershwin and Porter.

Described by The Daily Telegraph as “Elizabeth Watts was delightful, and stylish”, "Compelling" by The Times, and “Divine performance – a worthy winner” when winning the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Award, Elizabeth Watts is a very special performer. She records exclusively for Sony and the evening will showcase works from her latest release.