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Russell on BBC TVs ‘Songs of Praise’ Christmas concert performing ‘Panis Angelicus’
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Russell performs ‘Pelagia’s Song’ at his first ever USA concert at the Taj Mahal
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Russell is interviewed on the South Bank Show in 2001
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Singer Russell Watson said he feels "stronger and faster" and is making good progress since undergoing treatment for a second brain tumour just over a year ago. The 42-year-old underwent a life-saving operation and a five-week course of radiotherapy after the discovery of the tumour in October 2007. Watson, who is known to fans as The Voice, said ...
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Hugely successful tenor Russell Watson is coming to the Island in May. He will be performing at the Villa Marina, Douglas, on Tuesday, May 5 and is being brought to the Isle of Man by Dick Ray, director of Jersey International, who is also responsible for booking The Complete Stone Roses. Russell, 42, who has twice battled to overcome brain tumours, released his latest album People Get ...
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There's nothing simple about Russell Watson's rise to fame. Undaunted by his battles with two devastating illnesses, the English tenor shares his story with Max Koh. Hearing Russell Watson’s story, one may easily surmise it as a typical rags-to-riches tale. The English tenor whose nickname is “The Voice”, was a humble factory worker in Salford who beat 400 contenders to win a local radio talent competition. He ...
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After two years battling a brain tumour, singer Russell Watson returns with a new album For two years, he has been battling a brain tumour and fighting for his life. Now, as he returns with a new album, singer Russell Watson talks frankly about love, loss and the day he thought he was seeing his daughters for the last time... Russell Watson is anxious to talk about ...
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Singer Russell Watson is back from illness, newly focused - and fuming at Simon Cowell. Adam Sweeting meets him "I like a good rant every now and then," declares Russell Watson, plonking his trainer-clad feet on the table and leaning forward with a pugnacious glint in his eye. "But I try not to moan too much because I feel very lucky to be here. Please don't ...
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Classical singer Russell Watson has a new zest for life, having battled brain tumour twice (in 2006 and 2007) and survived. The 42-year-old from Manchester, England is delighted to be performing in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with Starhill Gallery’s “A Journey Through Time 2008” (a 11-day exhibition of luxury watches and jewellery showcase). He performs at Feast Village until tomorrow, showtime is from 10pm onwards. Watson, whose meteoric ...
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A year ago, Russell Watson was fighting for his life after the recurrence of an aggressive brain tumour. The people’s tenor tells Olivia Buxton why his positive attitude and love for his children pulled him through… When Russell Watson opens his presents at his Cheshire home on Christmas Day with daughters Rebecca and Hannah, it will be an emotional occasion for the divorced father-of-two. This time last ...
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