Major benefit concert

The leading lights of the classical musical world have agreed to perform at a major one-off benefit concert at London‘s Royal Albert Hall in aid of the victims of December’s Tsunami disaster in South East Asia.

Confirmed performers (in alphabetical order) include 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 and Russell Watson. Further major name performers will be announced in due course along with information on ticket availability, ticket outlets and other pertinent details.

All proceeds from the concert will be donated to SOS Children, a world-wide charity dedicated to the care of orphans who have been working tirelessly to help the thousands of children within the Tsunami ravaged countries. SOS Children has 48 “ Children’s Villages “ in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia and are dedicated to the long term, permanent care of children orphaned by the Tsunami disaster.

SOS Children does not directly benefit from the sums of money raised by the DEC and the proceeds of this very special concert will allow them to expand their activities in these devastated areas and help alleviate the suffering and loss these young children have experienced in the aftermath of the Tsunami’s deadly wake. 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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