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Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel to perform iconic duet at King Charles III's Coronation Concert, featuring a star-studded lineup of artistic acts
1 May, 2023

Bocelli will be joined for a duet with esteemed operatic baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, one of the finest deep-voiced singers in the classical music world. Terfel will also be performing at King Charles III’s Coronation on May six at Westminster Abbey.According to Classic FM, Terfel was pleased to get the stage with Bocelli, stating: “I am also delighted to be performing at the celebratory concert in Windsor, another opportunity for me to sing with my grand companion and colleague, the wonderful Italian tenor, Maestro Andrea Bocelli.”

Bocelli and Terfel have shared the stage on numerous occasions over the course of their famous careers, with their rendition of the Pearl Fishers duet standing as one of their finest collaborations. While the set list hasn't been revealed, it's likely they may sing this favorite piece, which would be a sure way to bring the roof down over Windsor Castle.

Bocelli said of his friendship with Terfel: “My joy and excitement is multiplied as I've the chance to duet with my dear companion and excellent baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel, performing an iconic song of like and collective solidarity.”

While Terfel and Bocelli singing together is a worthy reason for anyone to tune in, that’s just the tip of the iceberg with regard to the array of fine artistic acts scheduled for the concert. The defunct British band Take That'll reunite three of its members for a performance, and N London singer-songwriter Freya Ridings will sing accompanied by pianist Alexis Ffrench. The Coronation Choir will also be pulling double duty in Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, as they'll carry out at both the coronation and the concert.

By distant the largest display of English culture, however, will be a performance that draws together the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Society, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal College of Art. The dancers of the Royal Ballet have arranged a specially choreographed piece for the occasion, which will running in tandem with the Royal Shakespeare Society performing excerpts the Bard’s plays.

The Royal College of Art will draw everything together with projection of visual arts both on stage and exterior on the building’s facade. The Coronation Concert is set to air on May seven, two thousand twenty-three, at eighth p.m. British Summer Time (BST).

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