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Interview with Russell Watson on his cathedral tour

The tenor russell watson is touring cathedrals — and raising funds for his parish church, he tells susan gray.

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DECEMBER is a busy month for churches, and St Mary’s, Astbury, near Congleton , in Cheshire, is adding to the usual Advent and Christmas plans by hosting three fund-raising concerts by the self-styled “people’s tenor”, Russell Watson. Such is the demand for places, a post on the church’s Facebook page urges music -lovers to obtain tickets only from the official outlet, a post office near by, as tickets advertised online will probably be fake.

Mr Watson, who lives on a farm near Astbury with his wife, Louise, has developed a strong relationship with his parish church : “I raised £20,000 for them last year, when the paving around the outskirts of the church was stolen, and we fund-raised to get it replaced. This year, I’m doing the same thing.

“The Rector [the Revd Anne-Marie Naylor] came to me after the performance and said, ‘Thank you so much for this, Russell. It would take our church years to raise these kinds of funds, and you’ve done it in one night.’ And I replied: ‘Let’s do it again next year.’ And it looks like we’re going to raise another £20,000 for them this time, as well. So, as much as I can’t be with them every week, they are very much in my thoughts.”

Salford-born Mr Watson worked in a factory when he won Manchester Piccadilly Radio’s “Search for a Star” competition in 1990, singing Neil Diamond’s “Love on the rocks”. A decade of performing in clubs and pubs followed, until an invitation to sing “ Nessun Dorma” at Old Trafford for the last match of the Premiership season brought him to the attention of record companies.

His debut album, The Voice , a mixture of operatic arias and covers of pop songs, released in 2001, made him the first artist to be simultaneously number one in both the British and American classical charts. He performed for the former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Pope John Paul II, and at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II , for the 2013 Coronation Festival Gala.

Mr Watson recalls his 2001 performance for Pope John Paul II as taking place in a magnificent Vatican room with painted ceiling: “We met the Pope in the Sistine Chapel, and I kissed the papal ring and had a quick conversation with him. But the performance was in Vatican City.”

Reflecting on his childhood, Mr Watson maintains that, although his family were not churchgoers, their values mirrored their faith. “I was still brought up in what I consider to be a Christian way. I was taught the morals of life. The fundamental thing was integrity and honesty. There was always lots of love in the house. And I’ve taken that with me throughout my life.

“I came across a lot of dishonesty in the music business. But the necessity for people to be dishonest and deceptive is still a confusion to me. I wasn’t taken to church, but I do believe my parents had — and to this day still have — a Christian outlook on life, as much as they may not practise Christianity as we know it.”

IN 2005, Mr Watson underwent extensive surgery for a brain tumour . The tumour returned the following year, and treatment shaped his faith and ideas on the life of the world to come. “I’d gone to bed, and the tumour growing in my skull haemorrhaged and was bleeding into my brain. I didn’t wake up the next morning, and my assistant found me and called an ambulance.

“The doctors needed to assess the damage; so I was wheeled into an MRI scanner, and all I can remember is huge furore around me. I was flicking in and out of consciousness. My vision had gone. I was just seeing a sheet of black with shadows around. MRI scanners are quite noisy, and and there was clap-clap-clap, bang-bang-bang noise. The pain in my skull was immense. I felt like I was going to die.

“There was a singular moment when it felt the noise of the scanner began to drop. The pain stops. And it felt like I was leaving my body. I could see a visualisation: I was sat in a dark room, and there was a door in the corner, with a sliver of light. As a child, I’d get frightened in the dark, and say, ‘Can you please leave the door open slightly?’ and there would be a sliver of light down the door.

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“Then I felt like I was leaving to go wherever — hopefully, heaven. And I imagined myself walking to the door and opening it, and, if I did, I would never be returning to my body again. The thought of my two children Rebecca and Hannah and how they would manage without their dad was foremost. I began thinking: I’m not ready to go yet, my kids need me. And the clatter of the MRI scanner came back, the pain in my head was back, I was back in the room. If I’d have walked through that door, I would have been going to another plane.”

Such a close brush with death has strengthened Mr Watson’s belief in an afterlife, but his conviction comes with a caveat: “If I was 100 per cent certain there is an afterlife, I’m not ready to go there yet — even if it’s a better place; even if it means that all my woes, worries, and troubles are gone, and all the people that have gone before are waiting with open arms. Death frightens me, because I have so much to do here, and so much more time to spend with the people that I love. The prospect of my mortality does still scare me.”

Recovery was interlaced with faith and prayer. “I drew on my faith more than I’ve ever done. I don’t pray for material things — a better car, a better house, more money. If they come to me, then it is a bonus. I pray for health and longevity for my children, for my mum, my dad, and the people around me. And, when they go through difficult times, I pray for them, too. If I see situations on social media where others are in trouble, I will pray for them, but rarely for myself.”

Mr Watson swaps Bible and theological readings with a friend — disappointingly, not Aled Jones, the co-creator of Mr Watson’s 2022 Christmas album — and the tenor will reveal his scriptural partner’s identity only as a wealthy businessman. “I don’t read the Bible every day, and not as much as I’d like. But a friend who is a very devout Christian will often swap certain passages from the Bible.”

Last week, they exchanged the writings of the Victorian Baptist Charles Spurgeon, “prince of preachers” and founder of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London: “The more grace we have, the less we shall think of ourselves, for grace like light reveals our impurity.” Mr Watson says this crystallises his fears for his loved ones during his health issues: what would be left for them if he was not there?

The “code for Christianity”, he says, is contained in John 14.21: “He that hath my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loveth me; and he that loveth me shall be loved of my father, and I will love him and will manifest myself to him.”

Referring to the verse as a “guide to life”, Mr Watson elaborates: “I don’t necessarily think it’s something that we should rigidly stick by, because, in this world, it’s impossible. But if as Christians we endeavour to be the best versions of ourselves, that represents good Christianity.”

GIVEN his Cathedral Tour, which runs into next year, as well as his local fund-raising events, what effect does seeing performances in historic places of worship have on audiences? “Whenever we walk into these magnificent buildings, there’s a sense of ‘I must show a certain amount of decorum and respect in here.’”

Balancing the audience’s respect for the space with their enjoyment, Mr Watson says, “I don’t want them to feel that they can’t let themselves go, or be themselves. I will inject some light humour into the proceedings, to loosen things up. And I’ll usually start with a big, upbeat, buoyant aria, something I know will get their attention; so we’re all aware that this is a concert, in a place of God, and I want you to enjoy it.”

The repertoire for religious venues includes Ave Maria , César Franck’s Panis Angelicus , “Abide with me”, and “How great thou art”, and “some of the big classical arias that I love to sing, and even a touch of musical theatre as well. But the songs that lend themselves best to those types of venues are the big ones.”

Reverence for churches also extends to performers. “It’s a perspective thing. I’m aware that I am going into their house, and respecting their rules is something that I’m happy to do.” Complaints about uneven sound quality along the nave receive short shrift. He says, “This building has been here 700 years. We can’t change the nature of its acoustic.”

The one day when Mr Watson will not perform is Christmas Day. “It is sacrosanct. No way will I perform on Christmas Day. Christmas is when the furore of the music industry finally dies down. I walk into the house, close the front door, and it becomes all about family: bringing everybody together, all our loved ones, and spending a significant day together.”

Russell Watson’s Cathedral Tour runs until March 2024. russellwatson.com

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Britain’s Most Loved Tenor Russell Watson Announces Cathedral Tour

Renowned British tenor Russell Watson is set to take his soaring vocals to some of the UK’s most beautiful buildings in 2023. The tour will see Watson perform in five magnificent venues, including Winchester Cathedral, Chelmsford Cathedral, Kings Lynn St Nicholas, Chester Cathedral, and Guernsey with more to be announced.

Russell Watson’s unique voice has captivated audiences around the world, earning him numerous awards and accolades including four Classical Brit awards. The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of his most loved hits from his illustrious career. He will be accompanied by his arranger and pianist Mike Moran, alongside special guest vocalist Nancy May.

The Cathedral Tour promises to be a truly special experience for fans, as Watson will perform in some of the UK’s most stunning and historic venues. From the soaring arches of Winchester Cathedral to the intimate beauty of Chelmsford Cathedral, each concert promises to be a unique and unforgettable event.

“I am thrilled to be taking my music to some of the UK’s most beautiful cathedrals,” said Russell Watson. “These venues have a special place in the hearts of so many people, and I am honoured to be able to perform in them. I can’t wait to share my music with fans old and new in these incredible locations.”

Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last.

Russell has sold more than 7 million albums and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

Tickets available at www.oeplive.com or call 01256-416384

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31st March – Winchester Cathedral 22nd April – Chelmsford Cathedral 29th April – Kings Lynn St Nicholas Chapel 5th May – Chester Cathedral 6th June – Guernsey Beau Sejour 21st July – Cornwall Truro Cathedral 18th Nov – Shrewsbury Abbey Share this:

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BRITAIN’S MOST LOVED TENOR, RUSSELL WATSON, ANNOUNCES HIS “MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS CONCERT SERIES” FOR 2023 INCLUDING SHOWS AT SOME OF OUR MOST LOVED CATHEDRALS

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Renowned British tenor Russell Watson is set to take his soaring vocals to some of the UK's most beautiful buildings in 2023. The tour will see Watson perform in five magnificent venues, including Winchester Cathedral, Chelmsford Cathedral, Kings Lynn St Nicholas, Chester Cathedral, and Guernsey with more to be announced.

Russell Watson's unique voice has captivated audiences around the world, earning him numerous awards and accolades including four Classical Brit awards. The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of his most loved hits from his illustrious career. He will be accompanied by his arranger and pianist Mike Moran, alongside special guest vocalist Nancy May.

The Cathedral Tour promises to be a truly special experience for fans, as Watson will perform in some of the UK's most stunning and historic venues. From the soaring arches of Winchester Cathedral to the intimate beauty of Chelmsford Cathedral, each concert promises to be a unique and unforgettable event.

"I am thrilled to be taking my music to some of the UK's most beautiful cathedrals," said Russell Watson. "These venues have a special place in the hearts of so many people, and I am honoured to be able to perform in them. I can't wait to share my music with fans old and new in these incredible locations."

Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last.

Russell has sold more than 7 million albums and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

Tickets available at www.oeplive.com  or call 01256-416384

TOUR DATES:

31st March - Winchester Cathedral

22nd April - Chelmsford Cathedral

29th April - Kings Lynn St Nicholas Chapel

5th May - Chester Cathedral

6th June - Guernsey Beau Sejour

21st July – Cornwall Truro Cathedral 18th Nov - Shrewsbury Abbey

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Russell Watson: Live in Concert

Come join multi-award-winning tenor RUSSELL WATSON accompanied by world-renowned pianist/arranger/writer MIKE MORAN in the magnificent setting of the St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. This will be a magical evening which should not be missed.

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13 Mar 2024, 19:30 – 21:30

St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AW, UK

Russell Watson never imagined he would someday be hailed as one of the world’s greatest classical singers. Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last.

His debut album ‘THE VOICE’ shot up the UK charts where he held the number one spot for a world record 52 weeks. At the same time, Russell held the number one spot in the USA, making him the first British male to hold the accolade of a simultaneous transatlantic number one. His second studio album ‘Encore’ soon followed, it became an even greater success selling almost two million copies worldwide. During this period Russell was rewarded with various awards including four Classical Brits.

A very special evening  and a real exclusive Four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson, accompanied by his pianist, Mike Moran . The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of hits from his illustrious career. A truly spectacular concert experience is in the offering in the heart of Edinburgh.   

PLUS SPECIAL GUEST: NANCY MAY

Nancy May is an Essex based classical crossover soprano who trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and has now gone on to forge her own career performing in and around the Essex area, with many concerts in the diary for 2024.

Nancy is passionate about supporting charities and has been humbled to sing each year at the Grenfell memorial service with the most recent at Westminster Abbey. Charities supported include Farleigh Hospice, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal British Legion and more recently ‘FaNs Network’, a charity helping care homes throughout Essex.

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Russell watson – a magnificent building concert.

Come join Multi-Award Winning tenor RUSSELL WATSON accompanied by world renowned Pianist/arranger /writer MIKE MORAN in the magnificent setting of Northampton Cathedral.  This will be a magical evening which should not be missed.

Russell Watson never imagined he would someday be hailed as one of the world’s greatest classical singers. Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last. His debut album ‘THE VOICE’ shot up the UK charts where he held the number one spot for a world record 52 weeks. At the same time, Russell held the number one spot in the USA, making him the first British male to hold the accolade of a simultaneous transatlantic number one. His second studio album ‘Encore’ soon followed, it became an even greater success selling almost two million copies worldwide. During this period Russell was rewarded with various awards including four Classical Brits.

A very special evening  and a real exclusive Four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson, accompanied by his pianist, Mike Moran. The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of hits from his illustrious career. A truly spectacular concert experience is in the offering in the heart of Northamptonshire.

Russell has sold more than 7 million albums and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents .

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Russell Watson Announces Cathedral Tour

Renowned British tenor Russell Watson is set to take his soaring vocals to some of the UK’s most beautiful buildings through remainder of this year.

Tickets on sale now at www.oeplive.com

Russell Watson’s unique voice has captivated audiences around the world, earning him numerous awards and accolades including four Classical Brit awards. The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of his most loved hits from his illustrious career. He will be accompanied by his arranger and pianist Mike Moran.

The tour promises to be a truly special experience for fans, as Watson will perform in some of the UK’s most stunning and historic venues.

Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last.

Russell has sold more than 7 million albums and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

Tickets available at russellwatson.com or call 01256-416384

RUSSELL WATSON TOUR DATES:

12th October Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire 21st October St John The Baptist Church, Peterborough 4th November Durham Cathedral 11th November Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, London

16th November Shrewsbury Abbey 18th November Shrewsbury Abbey

19th November Northampton Cathedral 25th November Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex 7th December The Monastery, Manchester

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Don't miss multi-award winning tenor russell watson accompanied by world renowned pianist mike moran in the magnificent setting of glasgow cathedral on thursday 14th march.

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This will be a magical evening which should not be missed. Russell Watson never imagined he would someday be hailed as one of the world’s greatest classical singers. Since being described by the New York Times as a performer “who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra” he subsequently released ten studio albums, each one receiving more critical acclaim than the last. His debut album ‘THE VOICE’ shot up the UK charts where he held the number one spot for a world record 52 weeks. At the same time, Russell held the number one spot in the USA, making him the first British male to hold the accolade of a simultaneous transatlantic number one. His second studio album ‘Encore’ soon followed, it became an even greater success selling almost two million copies worldwide. During this period Russell was rewarded with various awards including four Classical Brits. A very special evening and a real exclusive Four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson, accompanied by his pianist, Mike Moran. The world-renowned tenor will be performing a special show with classic songs old and new, together with a selection of hits from his illustrious career. A truly spectacular concert experience is in the offering in the heart of Glasgow. Russell has sold more than 7 million albums and performed for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances. It just doesn’t get any better!

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• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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