OPERA DIVA KATHERINE JENKINS ANNOUNCES SUMMER SHOWS

Re-defining the concept of classical crossover, Katherine has achieved global sales of more than three million. This autumn sees the release of her sixth album, Sacred Arias, from a remarkable mezzo soprano whose versatility has enabled her to tackle a wide variety of styles, from the great arias of opera to the classics of Hollywood. “I’ve never done a themed album before,” she says. “I’ve always tended to collect requests and other songs, but these ones came very naturally and easily to me.”

Her fifth album, Rejoice, outsold such major pop acts as Girls Aloud and the Spice Girls. All four of her previous studio albums went to the top of the classical charts, making her the only artist to hold the top four positions simultaneously. At 28-years old she is already the fastest-selling soprano ever.

The Forestry Commission is committed to taking woodlands to new audiences and making them relevant to people in new ways. Forestry Commission live music is self-sustaining, paying for itself, and providing valuable revenue to plough back into the woodland in a variety of environmental and social projects.

Commenting on the concerts, Katherine Jenkins said ‘Following my forest tour debut this year I am really looking forward to the opportunity of performing in some more of these beautiful and unique locations in 2009’.

Katherine Jenkins with the National Symphony Orchestra will be performing at:

Bedgebury Pinetum & Forest, Near Goudhurst, Kent, Sunday 7th June

Delamere Forest, Delamere, Cheshire, Sunday 14th June

Tickets £32 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am this Friday 28th November from: Ticket Hotline: tel 01842 814612 or buy online at
www.forestry.gov.uk/music or over the counter from the venue.

Info: www.katherinejenkins.co.uk / www.forestry.gov.uk/music

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