Thursday, June 7, 2007

Hayley in The West Side Story: New Updates

As mentioned earlier, Hayley will be part of a special recording of The West Side Story to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. New information from www.hayleywestenra.com and Woburn Live 2007 bring us news of the recording and event:

From hayleywestenra.com:

06 Jun 2007 - Hayley in new recording of West Side Story

To mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most lauded musicals ever written, West Side Story, a brand new recording has been made with Hayley taking the female lead role of Maria. Hayley is joined by Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo in the role of Tony. Other stars on this recording include Connie Fisher, Melanie Marshall and a brilliant new singer, Will Martin.
‘West Side Story' the album is released 30th July
Two days before the album is released, on Saturday 28th July, Hayley and Vittorio will be giving a world exclusive performance, playing the parts of Tony and Maria singing selections from West Side Story at the ‘Woburn Live' event. For more information on this event click the link: www.woburnlive.com
From Woburn Live:
Saturday July 28th: Classic FM Live! With Hayley Westenra and Julian Lloyd Webber!

An evening of popular classics, film themes and favorites associated by 60-piece English National Orchestra.

Special guest stars Hayley Westenra, Julian Lloys Webber and Vittorio Grigolo.

Exclusive 50th Anniversary celebration "highlights" from West Side Story.

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