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José Carreras repertoire includes over sixty operas and a huge range of achievements, such as being commissioned as the Musical Director of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. As a member of The 3 Tenors, José has had an astounding impact on the opera world along with his colleagues, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement in Music award at The Classical BRIT Awards. Through hard work and dedication Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has become one of the greatest operatic international singers of all time. Previously working together, 1990 saw the collaboration of José Carreras and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa for a phenomenal and extraordinary recording of West Side Story. The evenings host, Brian Blessed is one of Britain's much loved actors, with an impressive range of roles both on stage and television, turning him from a national treasure into an international star. The Orchestra of Opera North is highly acclaimed, being the only ensemble in the country to have a year-round dual role in the opera house and concert hall. They frequently make appearances with international guest conductors and soloists. As well as playing in the pit for each Opera North season and also joining is the Huddersfield Choral Society. internationally renowned as the UK's leading choral society with over 200 members. The evening ends with a spectacular firework display to officially mark the opening of the Europe's largest open air theatre.

Cast/Performers

Jose Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kawana, Brian Blessed (compere)

Creatives/Company

Company(s): Orchestra of Opera North, Huddersfield Choral Society