Classic Response 2005
01/03/2005
MAJOR CLASSICAL MUSIC STARS UNITED FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT LONDON’S ROYAL ALBERT HALL ON MARCH 31ST 2005.
MAJOR BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE SOUTH EAST ASIA TSUNAMI DISASTER REGION.
The leading lights of the classical musical world performed at a major one-off benefit concert at London‘s Royal Albert Hall in aid of December’s Tsunami disaster region in South East Asia. Line up included:
Aled Jones
Amici forever
Bond
Celtic Tenors
Duel
Emma Johnson
English Chamber Orchestra
G4
Julian Lloyd Webber and his new Bossanova Band
Keedie
Opera Babes
Russell Watson
All proceeds from the concert (over £120,000) were donated to SOS Children, a world-wide charity dedicated to the care of orphans.
Celtic Tenor James Nelson wrote an Article about the evening.
Event organiser Ed O’Driscoll said: “ There has been a tremendous response to this concert throughout the classical music industry: everybody wants to help by offering their services and we are only just beginning to piece together all the elements of this event. Our sole objective is to raise as much money as possible for the orphans of the Tsunami and SOS Children.” Amici Forever added: “ We are delighted to be involved and really want to do anything we can to help raise funds for the appeal. We just hope that everyone continues to give over the next months and years ! “
Classical quartet Bond said: “ Having toured extensively in South East Asia and built up a huge following there, when asked to participate in Classic Response, we had only one answer - yes ! We want to be part of something that makes a difference to the lives of the orphans for the Tsunami ravaged countries.”
David Elliot, chief executive of The Royal Albert Hall has added his support to the event: “ We are delighted that we are able to make the Hall available for The Classic Response Concert. “ Elliot added “ The concert will raise vital funds for the work of the SOS Children charity which in turn will help the tens of thousands of children whose lives have been devastated by the Asian Tusnami. With the agreement of our Trustees, the Royal Albert Hall and its services are being provided free of charge.“
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