ONE VOICE: BELIEVE - OUT NOVEMBER 3RD.
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ONE VOICE: BELIEVE - OUT 3RD NOVEMBER.
PRE-ORDER SIGNED ALBUM NOW
ALED JONES SET TO RELEASE THE FINAL ALBUM IN HIS
BESTSELLING ONE VOICE SERIES WITH CLASSIC FM
One Voice: Believe- Featuring the all new composition Believe, written by Aled
- Newly recorded duets with his younger self including Ave Maria and Pie Jesu
- Special trio recording of The Lord is My Shepherd with Aled – both as man and boy – and his son Lucas
- Plus, unearthed bonus tracks of newly discovered tapes featuring Aled’s very first recordings at the age of 10
One of the UK’s most popular singers and presenters, Aled Jones MBE, returns this autumn to complete what has been an extraordinary journey. The final instalment in his One Voice album trilogy – One Voice: Believe – is released on the Classic FM label on 3rd November. The first two albums in the series topped the UK Classical Album Charts.
A collection of spiritual classics, One Voice: Believe sees Aled duet with his younger self – man and boy – and features a few special surprises. Highlights include Richard Mill’s An Australian Blessing, Handel’s Did You Not Hear My Lady?, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu, Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria and the traditional hymn Morning Has Broken. Once again, the album is produced by Ian Tilley.
As befitting to the finale in the series, the album features the life affirming Believe. Written by Aled himself, the song – his first ever composition – is a soaring number, sure to become a fan favourite.
Alongside this, also for the very first time, the Classic FM presenter is joined by his 12-year-old son Lucas, to duet on one of Aled’s favourites hymns, The Lord is My Shepherd, arranged by Howard Goodall. An incredibly tender and heartfelt rendition, the hymn reminds of us of the strength and belief that can be inspired through song.
Aled explains, “This is the final part of what has been an extraordinary journey. Over 30 years on from my first recording as a chorister in Bangor Cathedral, I have enjoyed reliving so many memories from my childhood over the last year and a half.”
“To be able to sing with my younger boy voice has been such an emotional experience,” he continues. “On a personal level, this album will forever be extra special to me, as I share one song with my son Lucas. He’s never wanted to sing and has never had a single lesson, but fancied having a go before his voice breaks. Who am I to stop him – and the resulting duet melts my heart! It’s something for him to look back on in the future”.
An extra special treat for fans comes from a call made earlier this year with one of Aled’s choir friends from Bangor. In his school days, a then 10-year-old Aled had been spotted by choir master Andrew Goodwin who, with the help of tenor Brian Saunderson, decided to record Aled singing. This was the very first time that Aled recorded a track.
Nearly four decades on, a now 78-year old Brian stumbled across the original reel-to-reel tapes whilst clearing his house. He kept hold of them, hoping to return them to Aled one day. He thought his opportunity came when Aled was touring One Voice a few months later in Bangor Cathedral. While he didn’t get to meet him on the night, Brian tracked Aled down via his contacts in Bangor and presented him with a new, digitised version of his very first recording, before he had secured his first record deal.
These tracks – How Beautiful Are the Feet, Pie Jesu (Faure) and Y Lili Ddwr (the Welsh version of The Lotus Flower by Schumann) – can now be heard for the very first time as bonus tracks on the album.
Millions know Aled for his radio and TV presenting work, which includes his Sunday breakfast show on Classic FM. He has had an extraordinary career over the past three decades, having sung for the Pope, Her Majesty The Queen and numerous members of the Royal Family. Aled has released more than 30 albums, generating eight million albums sales and counting. He has performed across the world – from the Hollywood Bowl to The Vatican and from Buckingham Palace to the Sydney Opera House. Never staying in his comfort zone, he has performed in English, Welsh and Japanese.
One Voice: Believe will be released on 3rd November on the Classic FM label
For more information, please visit: ClassicFMstore.com
One Voice: Believe – track listing
- The Lord is my Shepherd (featuring Lucas Jones) (4:07)
- Pie Jesu (3:46)
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (2:56)
- Ave Maria (4:02)
- Believe (4:36)
- Sarah (Mi Glywaf Dyner Lais) (3:40)
- Did you Not Hear My Lady (2:29)
- All in the April Evening (featuring Libera) (3:37)
- Morning Has Broken (3:33)
- Ombra Mai Fu (3:32)
- An Australian Blessing (2:50)
- The Day Thou Gavest (featuring Libera) (3:41)
13. Pie Jesu (2:59)
14. How Beautiful are the Feet (1:59)
15. Y Lili Ddwr (The Lotus Flower) (1:35)
Live Dates 2017
2 Oct City Recital Hall, Sydney Australia
4 Oct Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia
6 Oct QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane Australia
17 Nov Worthing Assembly Hall
29 Nov Dublin National Concert Hall
30 Nov Belfast Ulster Hall
19 Dec Norwich Cathedral
21 Dec Guildford, G Live
23 Dec Manchester Cathedral
CALLING ALL CHOIRS IN SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE
For a chance to appear on stage with Aled in Sydney on October 2nd and Brisbane on 6th October please tap on this link for full information:
http://www.2gb.com/competition/aled-jones-search-for-a-choir/
And for Melbourne on 4th October:
Choirs in Melbourne please send their video (under 10meg), short description and contact details to: info@livenation.com.au
VERY BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL
SONGS OF PRAISE - SUNDAY 27th AUGUST 2017 - BBC ONE
I hope you can join me on Sunday 27th August at 4pm on BBC ONE for a special programme about the charity work that Princess Diana carried out.
It was a privilege to be a part of such a programme.
LOVE - Aled x
VENUE CYMRU - LLANDUDNO - 23rd JULY
So looking forward to this show on Sunday 23rd July.
Hope to see some of you there - LOVE Aled x
GUILDFORD - G LIVE - DECEMBER 21st 2017
"I know it may seem odd talking about Christmas in the Summer, and I apologise, but I am looking forward to performing at this Christmas show on December 21st.
You can buy tickets for the show here: https://glive.co.uk/Online/tickets-aled-jones-guildford-2017
Also please visit the LIVE section on this site for all the shows I am performing at this year and to purchase tickets.
LOVE - Aled x"
GOING BACK, GIVING BACK - IS BACK
Going Back, Giving Back returns to our TV screens from Monday 22nd May on BBC ONE at 9.15am for one week.
I loved making this show as it enabled me to meet some truly amazing people.
Love Aled x
ALED PLAYS HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH HALL
Hartlepool Male Voice Choir Summer Celebrity Concert 2017 with Guest Star Aled Jones.
Hartlepool Borough Hall on Saturday 17th June at 7.00 pm. Doors open at 6.00 pm.
Tickets at £25 (with some restricted view at £20) available from the Box Office at Hartlepool Art Gallery and Information Centre..
Telephone 01429 890000 or order from www.destinationhartlepool.com
MY WEEKEND SHOW IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!
You can join me on my WEEKEND show this Saturday and Sunday on ITV1 from 8.30-9.30am.
This week's guests are:
SATURDAY 15th APRIL:
Arlene Phillips
Simon Callow
Paul McKenna
Nell Bryden performing
SUNDAY 16th APRIL:
Les Dennis
Mica Paris
Ore Oduba
Martin Pellow performing
LOVE Aled x
ONE VOICE IS NUMBER ONE IN AUSTRALIA
"I received news this morning that my One Voice album reached number one in the classical charts in Australia.
Many thanks to all of you that bought the album around the world. I am so grateful.
LOVE - Aled x".
AUSTRALIA HERE I COME - OCTOBER 2017
"I am so happy to announce that I will be playing THREE shows in Australia this October 2017.
October 2nd - City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney NSW
October 4th - Melbourne Recital Hall, Southbank VC
October 6th - Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane QLD
You can purchase tickets for these shows via this link NOW. Big love - Aled x"
https://www.livenation.com.au/artists/aled-jones
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
"I am in Australia promoting my album 'ONE VOICE'. You can catch me on these days at the following.
Much love - Aled x"
MONDAY 3rd APRIL:
Live TV on Channel 10
Daily Edition Live TV on Channel 7
4MBS Classic FM
ABC Sydney Drive live intv & perf
TUESDAY 4th APRIL:
Magic 2CH with Gareth McCray Breakfast Live studio
WEDNESDAY 5th APRIL:
1pm: FISH FINE MUSIC STORE - INSTORE APPEARANCE AND SIGNING
3pm: ABC Adelaide (holding) Live phoner
THURSDAY 6th APRIL:
11am: Reflections on 3MBS
2.05pm: ABC Melbourne (live radio)
5pm: Joy 94.9 live studio
Boost post
DAME VERA LYNN'S 100th BIRTHDAY CONCERT - 18th MARCH
I am so happy to be involved in this concert at The London Palladium to celebrate Dame Vera's 100th birthday.
Much love to her. Love Aled x
http://rutlive.co.uk/event/100-a-tribute-to-dame-vera-lynn/
SYMFUNNY - APRIL 19th
"I am thrilled to announce I’ll be performing at #Symfunny for @ParkinsonsUK at @RoyalAlbertHall on the 19th April - Love Aled x'.
Tickets at http://bit.ly/2dWVq3E
ALED JONES LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR LOCAL CHOIRS TO JOIN HIM ON HIS UK MAY 2017 TOUR
Singer, TV presenter and radio broadcaster Aled Jones MBE is set to tour the UK this Spring.
A nationwide search is being launched to find local choirs from all ages, to join him at each venue.
Famed as the boy star that stole the hearts of the nation with his legendary performance of ‘Walking In The Air’, Aled is hoping to discover new talent from across the UK and will be inviting his favourite choirs to join him on stage at each performance for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform with him.
2016 was an incredible year for Aled as he released hit album ‘One Voice’. Week on week it ascended the pop chart to a staggering no.3 position. It held the no.1 spot on the classical chart for 14 weeks and has now sold over 72,000 copies, gaining silver BPI status. In fact Aled sold more than former One Direction Star Zayn Malik during their first week of sales. Combined with the sales from his Christmas album ‘One Voice at Christmas’, Aled was the best selling Classical artist of 2016.
Aled said: ‘’I'm really excited about hitting the road again and singing in these fabulous venues. I’m a firm believer that we have the greatest choral tradition here in the U.K. And I’m really excited to be sharing the stage and singing with some of our greatest choirs. I hope as many groups as possible send in their videos!’’
Aled has his own Sunday morning radio show on Classic FM 7-10am and is due to return to his ITV1 show 'Weekend' every Saturday and Sunday morning as well as being a regular on BBC One on Songs of Praise and a new series of 'Going Back, Giving Back'.The tour is set to visit the following venues across the UK:
Glasgow Paisley Abbey - Saturday 6th May
Wrexham William Aston Hall - Monday 8th May
Lichfield Cathedral - Tuesday 9th May
York Grand Opera House - Thursday 11th May
London Union Chapel - Thursday 18th MayHow to enter:
Choirs that wish to enter are to send a short video of their choir to aledchoir@carouselpr.com along with a brief description outlining why they should be the chosen choir. Choirs must state where they are based and highlight the venue in which they are applying for. It’s requested that videos are either sent in as a downloadable link or as link to YouTube etc. Please do not send entries as an attachment and ensure full contact details are provided (name, email, phone number and any further supporting links). Choirs wishing to apply must be based within a 20 mile radius to the venue that they are applying for. Maximum application word count is capped at 400 words. Entries must be sent by an adult aged 18 or over.
One choir for each venue will be selected. The judges decision is final. The prize is the opportunity to support Aled Jones at the given venue. Travel expenses for the winning choir are not on offer. Tickets beyond choir personnel are not available. If selected choirs include minors then at least x3 responsible adults (teachers, parents or guardians) must accompany the choir on the night of the performance.
Entrance is open now and will close Monday 27th March at 12 noon.
The winner for each venue will be announced Friday 31th March 2017.
Tickets for Aled Jones Live are on sale now and available here: http://www.seetickets.com/tour/aled-jones
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