Camilla Kerslake Official Forum

CONCERT REVIEW: BEAULIEU 31ST JULY.

Jeff2 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:51:20 GMT

It has been exactly two months since I last saw Camilla and as I entered Beaulieu Abbey grounds to join the queue at 4.10pm the drizzle had cleared and the sun broke through the clouds but then Camilla could brighten the darkest day. As we waited patiently her soundcheck wafted through the trees and I was intrigued to hear two songs I hadn't heard before. Excitement rose at 4.25pm as Russell Watson swept by in a white Range Rover but he was to make a far grander entrance later on.

The Orchestra d'Amici, conductor William Hayward got the concert underway with Handel's Water Music then the setlist varied from the programme as Merseysider Emer McParland gave us "Goldfinger" and a song dear to her heart "Let it be." Then Camilla came on and I was interested to see her wardrobe was the same as for the Bournemouth concert (silver top and white dress in the first half, red dress in the second). From my fourth row seat I had my binoculars trained on her but for some reason they kept steaming up. Must have been the cold night air ! She started with "How Can I keep from singing ?" then a tantalising preview of her second album with the mesmerising "Sleep Song". A second number from her new album followed in "Cantero" which Camilla explained was her mum's favourite track. I'd have to agree with Mrs Kerslake. This song has a very memorable melody. Deborah was again in the audience and her prodigious daughter asked her to wave but I'm not sure whether she did. Camilla has a very engaging stage presence and her child-like enthusiasm is very infectious. Two happy thoughts entered my head: If the new album is anything like the two samples we heard then it will be something to treasure, like its creator. Also, Camilla's parents appear to live in southern England meaning further concerts in this area will be forthcoming. The Rodillian Singers then took over with a medley including Enja's "May it be" (which I've never heard arranged for choir before) and the uplifting "Bridge over troubled water."

The grandest entrance of the night was made by Russell Watson, in a 1909 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost driven by none other than Lord Montagu himself, straight fromhis museum. Russell started with a favourite "O sole mio. For those of us who thought "The Voice" might not be the same after the illness I'm pleased to report he's still got it and on this evidence it's better than ever. Russell is one of the most relaxed stage performers I've ever seen, waving to fans, posing for photos and exchanging banter mid-song. "Panis Angelicus" followed then the theme from "The Godfather." Russell explained his new live album will be a collaboration with Ennio Morricone. (The Italian composer is having a busy Summer since he is also working on an album with Hayley Westenra ). Russell the closed the first half with "Music of the night."

Camilla's second half set was from her first album, "She moved throught the fair" (first played by Wogan on Radio 2 she explained), "Pie Jesu" and her signature piece "Rule the world" in which she clearly enjoyed demonstarting the power of her voice in the final crescendo. Then it was audience participation time as Russell conducted us in "Volare",. There was an orchestral interlude with "Carmen" before Russell showed he is equally adept at standards like "I can't help falling in love " and "Strangers in the night". The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for "Nessun Dorma", encored of course before Russell was joined by Emer and Camilla for "Rule Britannia" and "Land of hope and glory."

"I want a flag !" exclaimed Camilla as she saw most of us had them to wave and a steward obliged with flags for each of the three singers. So the fourth and last concert of the Glorious Noise Tour was brought to a rousing finale with a well deserved standing ovation for all concerned. All four concerts had enjoyed dry weather and hopefully helped to raise much needed funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Concert photos should be available in due course at muscular-dystrophy.org.

Songs for Album 2.

Jeff2 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:07 GMT

Since Camilla has asked for suggestions, how about these for starters:

Greensleeves, My love is like a red red rose, The first time ever I saw your face, Nella Fantasia.

New Album

OliviasaFan — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:49:44 GMT

Any news about when the release of a New Album.

How do you send a demo to Camilla?

lanhannah — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:39:54 GMT

Hi everyone, could you pls let me know how a songwriter could send a demo to Camilla?

I have tried to find info on the web, but couldn't find the relevant address.

My sincere thanks,

Songs of Praise - How can I keep from singing !

PETER DANT — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:08:57 GMT

What a beautiful song sung by a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice !

Newcastle upon Tyne

Wiil J Abrie — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:09:56 GMT

Hi Camilla I saw you at the “The Priest” concert in Newcastle upon Tyne. I really enjoyed your part of the show and just wanted to congratulate you on an excellent performance. If ever you come this way again I’ll make sure I get a ticket. I wish you all the best. Will J Abrie

Concert Review: June 1st Bournemouth Pavilion.

Jeff2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:26:50 GMT

I said once Camilla has a voice to make grown men cry and it seems the message has got through to the weather gods. Luckily the rain had relented by the time her black Range Rover drew up to the stage door at 4.45pm. There's no doubt up close Camilla is an extremely beautiful young woman (a bit smaller than I'd imagined) and maybe some of her male fans are not seeing much beyond her blonde hair and red lips. But unlike some of her peers she really sounds as beautiful as she looks.

At a time when Catholic priests in Ireland aren't always getting a good press, Fathers Martin, Eugene and David did much to restore the balance and were certainly genial hosts at last night's concert and well-received by a sell-out audience. But with the greatest of respect to them, I'll concern myself solely with Camilla. She came onto the stage in a shimmering white dress and silver top to join the Priests in Cesar Frank's moving "Panis Angelicus." The audience instantly warmed to her as she told us how her father had been pleased when he heard she was touring with three priests ! She then performed two solo numbers: "Rain" (very apt) and then the beautiful "How can I keep from singing" which she dedicated to her parents who were in the audience last night.

In the second half she reappeared in a flame red dress (it'll look good in my photo!) and sang "She moved through the fair" which she dedicated to the fathers and her signature song "Rule the World" which raised the roof with that soaring final note.

Afterwards four of us gathered at the stage door only to be told by an usherette that Camilla had joined the Priests for a signing session in the foyer ! I waited till last to ask her for a photo. My sincere thanks to Graham for his photographic assistance. After signing my CD sleeve Camilla told me I was very bad giving her chocolate earlier because she had already eaten it ! No-one it seems can make a bag of creme eggs disappear faster than Camilla !! She told us she'd be appearing in "Les Mis" in July at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London then she left to begin the long journey north to Manchester, stopping overnight on the way. All in all, a concert to treasure that will live long in the memory. Gary Barlow always said she'd fly and last night in Bournemouth, she did.

Classical Brit Awards 2010 - Camilla nominated for Album of the Year

dazza_stoke — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:08:11 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Camilla's debut album has been nominated for the Album of the Year award at this years Classical Brits, the only category which is open to public voting. Here is the full list of nominees...

Alma Mater - Music from the Vatican

Blake - Together

Camilla Kerslake - Camilla Kerslake

The Coldstream Guards - Heroes

Faryl Smith - Faryl

Fron Male Voice Choir - Memory Lane

Howard Goodall - Enchanted Voices

Only Men Aloud - Band of Brothers

The Priests - Harmony

Rhydian - O Fortuna

You can vote by clicking the following link: http://brits.co.uk/voting

As Camilla has been nominated there is very good chance that she might attend the awards.

I have attended the Classical Brits for the past two years and I will be there again this year. It's the date I look forward to the most and is always a top night out, from the red carpet arrivals through the show itself. This years show will again be hosted by Myleene Klass and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is to recieve the Lifetime Achievement Award.

If you are interested in attending the awards at the Royal Albert Hall, you can book tickets here - http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/production.aspx?id=9744

Dazza

City Showcase Roots and Flutes Festival

gra7890 — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:54:34 GMT

On Facebook........

Camilla Kerslake I'll be PREMIERING 2 songs from my forth coming second album next weekend (May 9th) at the "City Showcase Roots and Flutes Festival"

gra7890

Interview with Camilla.

gra7890 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:19:17 GMT

Posted on Classical- crossover on 14-04-10.

http://www.classical-crossover.co.uk/interviews/244-camilla-kerslake-april-2010.html

Graham

Camila to do Four Summer Concerts With Russell Watson

gra7890 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:10:02 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Camilla is scheduled to guest with Russell Watson.....

That Glorious Noise with Russell Watson
plus Camilla Kerslake, Emer McParland, The SoundPower Orchestra compered by Colin Baker.

Venues..

Harewood House Saturday 26 Jun 2010.

Woburn Abbey Saturday 17 Jul 2010.

Beaulieu Saturday 31 Jul 2010.

Sandringham Sunday 8 Aug 2010.

Harewood is reasonably close to me

Graham

Classic Response, Royal Albert Hall, London 3rd April 2010

KeithP — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:34:26 GMT

Camilla was a part of a lovely charity event at the Royal Albert Hall last night.

It was an incredible night in general and Camilla's performance was beautiful.

It was a late night/early morning getting home and my brain is struggling with remembering all the details. Sadly, my brain doesn't want to tell me the first song Camilla sang but she followed up with "How Can I Keep From Singing"

Looking forward to seeing Camilla again on Tuesday in Leamington.

Camilla to support All Angels on tour

dazza_stoke — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:55:55 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Camilla will be supporting All Angels on their Easter tour on the following dates...

04 April 2010 - The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm
06 April 2010 - The Assembly, Leamington Spa
08 April 2010 - Epsom Playhouse, Epsom
11 April 2010 - Whitehaven Civic Hall, Whitehaven

As a massive All Angels fan I am very excited about this tour and I have a ticket for Leamington Spa.

Dazza

Theatre Royal Lincoln Gala Night 27/03/10

rosegrower — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:41:47 GMT

Camilla performed to a packed audience at the Gala opening night at the refurbished Theatre Royal in Lincoln last night. Every seat was taken and the front office and bar staff squeezed in behind the back row of the upper circle to share the evening. Camilla sang:

How can I keeping from singing

I can't help falling in love

Abide with me

Il Mondo e Nostro - (delivered with a passion that I have not heard before).

Let us hope that the people of Lincoln will respond to her request to vote for her in the Classical Brit Awards.

Camilla to support The Priests on Tour.

dazza_stoke — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:48:56 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I believe that Camilla will be supporting The Priests on their tour on the following dates...

14 May 2010 - Wexford Opera House, Wexford, Ireland
15 May 2010 - Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Ireland
23 May 2010 - Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin, Ireland

26 May 2010 - City Hall, Newcastle
27 May 2010 - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
29 May 2010 - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
30 May 2010 - St Davids Hall, Cardiff
1 June 2010 - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
2 June 2010 - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

7 June 2010 - Cork Opera House, Cork, Ireland
11 June 2010 - INEC, Killarney, Ireland
12 June 2010   - University Concert Hall (UCH), Limerick, Ireland
15 June 2010   -   Millennium Forum, Londonderry, Ireland
19 June 2010   -   The Waterfront, Belfast, Ireland

Dazza

Music Matters

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Fantastic music

David Trent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:03:25 GMT

I hope Camilla will read this........................

Having seen her on the One show and heard her on the Steve Wright show, I just had to buy her CD.

Camilla.....................you have an incredible voice. And you are a stunningly attractive woman. Truley an angel.

Your music is beautiful. I cry when I listen to you and your music.......it is that magical.

Your prescence in this world makes life just that little more wonderful. Your parents must be incredibly proud of you.

Thank you

David Trent x

Hi everyone.

gra7890 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:42:00 GMT

My application took a long time to be cleared.... about 4 weeks.... but it finally came today !

Looking forward to seeing Camilla and by the look of it meeting friends from HWI.... Hi Dazza, Drew, and Jeff ( hopefully ... he has been waiting a long time as well )

Also looking forward to meeting new people.

Best wishes,

Graham .... gra7890

Me with Camilla

Asherlala — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:51:10 GMT

One of the most amazing moments of my life!

Watch Titchmarsh this Wednesday 13 Jan.

Jeff2 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:06:51 GMT

Don't forget Camilla will be on Titchmarsh ITV1 at 5pm this Wednesday.

Camilla's first album review

Asherlala — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:39 GMT

You can read a review of Camilla's debut album here which I found really interesting, can't wait for the album!

Favourite Track From The Album?

Asherlala — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:06:17 GMT

Mine would be Largo, Closest Thing To Crazy and White Christmas, how about everyone elses?

Christmas Concerts with Il Divo - 7th & 8th December 2009

Plum2705 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:19:09 GMT

Hey everyone,

I was lucky enough to see Camilla on Monday evening at the Hammersmith Apollo in London as she supported the pop-opera group Il Divo on their Christmas leg of their very short Christmas show tour which includes London and New York. Camilla was just supporting them in London along with Vanessa May....and what can I say other than she was FANTASTIC!

I have photos, which I'll upload into this thread and share with you....but she was quite simply brilliant and I can understand how Gary Barlow was blown away after hearing her sing live.

She did sang 'Do you hear what I hear' with Il Divo and to say that she was singing with 4 very big voices she certainly held her own and sounded wonderful...she then went on to sing 3 Christmas songs on her own. She seemed a little nervous...the crowd was very much an Il Divo audience...but she was very well received...and even though at times seemed a little overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of the concert...she certainly made an impression with the Il Divo audience.

If you read this Camilla....well done....you were fantastic and we all commented how beautiful you looked in that stunning red dress!

Take care

Vicki x

My pic

GB 4 Me — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:50:29 GMT

Hello

GB 4 Me — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:22:36 GMT

I should say hello on here. I'm a massive Gary fan as the name suggests but I was lucky enough to hear Camilla sing at the launch showcase. She was amazing, completely held the audience spellbound and then looked like she couldn't believe the applause she was getting. She is a really lovely person too and as stunningly pretty as she looks in the photos.

Catherine x