Singer Kath’s festive treat for her fans
THIS Christmas, classical music star Katherine Jenkins returns to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, her alltime favourite venue, for a unique and unforgettable Christmas musical to play in cinemas worldwide from December 1.
Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular sees the Neath-born mezzo soprano perform seasonal favourites and carols with full nostalgic Hollywood musical glamour and wonder. The production was given unprecedented and exclusive access to the historic venue which also marked the 50th time that Katherine has performed there.
Katherine and friends, including actors Vanessa Redgrave and Bill Nighy, operatic icon Sir Bryn Terfyl, Italian Tenor Alberto Urso, American Broadway star Marisha Wallace, English National Ballet Lead Principal Erina Takahashi, the Royal Air Force Regiment Band and many more will bring joy and festive celebrations to audiences around the world this Christmas.
Katherine said: “Every December I perform a Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall; it is one of the highlights of my year. Sadly, this year arts venues around the globe are facing challenges and traditional Christmas concerts and carol services are under threat. After the 16 concerts I gave from home during lockdown, I realised how music can bring people together so rather than leave audiences without, we took the challenge head on and made a fully-fledged feature film using the spaces of the Royal Albert Hall and camera and story-telling techniques in ways never done before.
“My family, friends and I hope to bring comfort and Christmas cheer to other families and audiences around the world – whether they are together or apart. I really don’t think we left anything out – we even have the Sugar Plum Fairy!”