Russell Watson Opera Performance

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Nov 12th, 2008 by Kenny

A factory worker born in Salford in North West England, Russell Watson went from performing on the pub and club circuit in his spare time, to selling over 7 million albums globally, and to be dubbed ‘The People’s Tenor’, when in 1999, when he was invited to Old Trafford to sing the World Cup anthem ‘Nessun Dorma’ before United’s Premiership winning game. He received a standing ovation and this incredible exposure led Russell to be signed by the Decca Music Group for a six-album deal.
Russell has performed around the world in front of many audiences - from Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC; the Beckham’s pre-World Cup party; to more intimate performances for the President of the United States, the UK Prime Minister and the Pope; as well as duets with artists as diverse as Cliff Richard, Lulu, Lionel Ritchie, Mel C (of Spice Girls fame) and Meatloaf.
He has broken a succession of records, being the first British male to simultaneously occupy a No.1 spot in the UK and American classical charts, as well as being the first artist to have a classical album at the No.1 spot in the UK classical charts for an entire year.
With five albums each album going gold, platinum, or double platinum and four Classic BRIT Awards under his belt, Russell is recognized world-wide as the UK’s biggest selling classical artist of the 21st century.

Following a successful recovery after suffering from a second Brain Tumor in 2007, Russell’s 5th studio has been released reaching Number 4 in the charts and 2008 has seen Russell perform a sell-out 17 date UK tour and he now looks to establish his long term future internationally, and is enjoying the creative freedom his success has granted him.

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