Russell Watson set for Sandringham proms

Russell Watson – affectionately known as ‘The Voice’ – is confirmed to perform strictly classical for the last night of twin open-air concerts in Sandringham’s Last Night of the Proms.

Following the recent announcement that Will Young is to become the first non-classical music star to perform at The Queen’s Sandringham Estate, it has been announced that Watson will perform the night after, along with Classical BRIT Nominee and fellow classical crossover star, Camilla Kerslake.

Watson first rose to prominence in 1999 singing the anthems at several, exceptionally high profile, sporting events.

His 2001 debut album The Voice, a mixture of operatic arias and pop covers, reached number one in the UK Classical Chart and number five in the UK Album Chart.

Watson then made history as the first British artist to ever hold the number one classical position on both sides of the Atlantic.

Kerslake, meanwhile, initially gained recognition as the first signing to Take That star Gary Barlow’s new record label when her debut album reached number four in the UK Classical Chart in 2009.

The pair will be supported on the night by the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by William Hayward.

The exclusive concert will take place on Sunday, 8 August, with tickets on sale from Friday (March 26).

For more information, or to book, visit www.ticketeast.co.uk, or call 0871 224 1112/0871 224 1113

Source: Lynn News