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Post by Ross on Nov 29, 2007 4:08:40 GMT
Elizabeth was on Closeup (TV One) last night about her new album. She does look and sound like Hayley. She is good academically, sporting and at music. It mentioned about her supporting Paul Potts which is excellent as I am going to that concert.
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Post by petertong on Nov 29, 2007 4:22:03 GMT
Hi Ross,
I feel so stupid (pie in the face moment)... as few weeks ago I sent Elizabeth M a link to Connie Talbot... okay I'll go put my head into the sand now LOL...
She is a really decent person... I'm really rooting for this album and hoping it does well.
Peter
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Post by Belinda on Nov 30, 2007 19:22:13 GMT
These have probably been put somewhere else as they mention Hayley slightly and they mention Hayley in the video
Rising star shares limelight
5:00AM Saturday December 01, 2007
By Joanna Hunkin
Elizabeth Marvelly sings with Sir Howard Morrison. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Rising star Elizabeth Marvelly was joined by a special guest at her debut album launch this week - her great-great-uncle Sir Howard Morrison.
The 18-year-old chanteuse performed a showcase of three songs before being joined on stage by Sir Howard, where they sang Love Is All together.
Marvelly, who has been compared to fellow pop classical star Hayley Westenra, was signed to EMI London in August, becoming just the third New Zealand singer to join the label in the past 10 years.
As well as her famous uncle, Marvelly is set to gain some more A-list fans when she performs in Hong Kong next month at the premiere of Nicole Kidman's film The Golden Compass.
She has also signed on to tour New Zealand with Britain's Got Talent discovery Paul Potts in April.
Sir Howard thinks his niece, with whom he has toured, has got what it takes. "I was so moved, I was drawn to tears."
Asked if Marvelly had the potential to eclipse his own career and musical legacy, Sir Howard said that was too hard for him to answer.
Advertisement"[Our] talent comes from the same source," he said - Sir Howard's mother.
"[Elizabeth has] a grip on her life.
"I was worried after our tour that she might have been moving too quick because there were people pursuing her, and I thought at 17 maybe she needed a bit more maturity.
"I still have protective apprehension because no matter what, it's not just this album, this group of people here, that are going to make her well known in every house in this country," Sir Howard said.
"I think she is capable of doing something indelibly here and it could be in musical theatre.
"I really feel that will be where her future is internationally."
Marvelly was strong-willed, he said.
"She tells her father to jump the hoop and he's like the Hollywood mother."
Marvelly decided at the age of 8 that she wanted to be a performer and started singing lessons at 13.
After gaining a scholarship to King's College in South Auckland she became captain of the girls' cricket and soccer teams.
Just over a week ago she finished her last Year 13 exam, English literature, but for now she is concentrating on her singing career.
"The stage is what I love so it's a real pleasure to be up there singing for people," Marvelly said. Rather than trying to emulate the career of anyone in her family, Marvelly said she would be happy to "just eclipse their expectations".
Despite the family connections she said it had been her own drive and determination that had got her this far.
Marvelly, who is signed to EMI Classics, describes her style as a fusion of pop and classical. "It's kind of pop-opera but I hope I'm pushing the boundaries a little."
She says Dame Malvina Major, who is another of her mentors, has told her not to become "fully one-dimensional".
"She's told me even though you're following the singing, don't neglect the other things you do, and that's been a great piece of advice."
- NZPA
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Post by Belinda on Nov 30, 2007 19:25:48 GMT
www.nzherald.co.nz/multimedia/video.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10479078&content_media_id=4937794Popera star duets with her famous relative at album launch (+video) 11:48AM Thursday November 29, 2007 By Joanna Hunkin Elizabeth Marvelly took the chance to sing with her well-known great, great uncle at the launch of her debut album yesterday. Photo / Brett Phibbs Watch Video: Elizabeth Marvelly's debut album launch Rising star Elizabeth Marvelly was joined by a special guest at the launch of her self-titled debut album yesterday - her great, great uncle Sir Howard Morrison. The 18-year-old chanteuse performed a showcase of three songs before being joined on stage by Sir Howard, where they sang Love Is All together. Marvelly, who has been compared to fellow pop-classical star Hayley Westenra, was signed to EMI London in August this year, becoming just the third New Zealand singer to join the label in the past ten years. In addition to her famous uncle, Marvelly is set to gain some more A-list fans when she performs in Hong Kong next month at the premiere of Nicole Kidman's new film The Golden Compass. The star has also signed on to tour New Zealand with Britain's Got Talent star Paul Potts in April next year. Belinda
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Post by petertong on Dec 1, 2007 9:19:01 GMT
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Post by Paddy on Dec 1, 2007 15:16:33 GMT
Hi Peter, Wouldn't I really love to be there! Best Wishes. Paddy |
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Post by Paddy on Dec 1, 2007 15:19:44 GMT
Hi Belinda and Ross.
Thanks for all the updates I've just been catching up on.
It's great to see such a talented little lady getting the breaks she deserves.
Wouldn't it be really fantastic if Hayley and Elizabeth went on tour together next year!
Perhaps even to Ireland.
I'm really looking forward to receiving Elizabeth's CD very soon.
Best Wishes.
Paddy
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Post by thomas on Dec 1, 2007 19:42:00 GMT
Elizabeth was on Closeup (TV One) last night about her new album. She does look and sound like Hayley. She is good academically, sporting and at music. It mentioned about her supporting Paul Potts which is excellent as I am going to that concert. Hi Ross! I wish you to have a great time at that concert. A review is expected but I think I don't have to remind you.  Like Paddy suggested it would be great to see Elizabeth together with Hayley someday in Europe. I hope they enjoy their time together in NZ so much that they will do so. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifThomas |
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Post by Belinda on Dec 2, 2007 3:10:30 GMT
Hi , I just got back from town, forgot the Santa Parade was on,so got stuck in a big crowd, I did get to see Elizabeth Marvelly. She sounded good she was on a little float of her own singing and waving and smiling at the crowd. Decided to head for the centre of town for more retail therapy and saw Elizabeth again,i heard some one say its Hayley Westenra ( I Wish) i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifI said rather loudly oh no its not its Elizabeth Marvelly and kept walking. This santa parade will be on CTV later tonight Elizabeth wore a green sparkly dress a bit like Hayley's Gold one at the Global Angels concert. Belinda |
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Post by Dori on Dec 2, 2007 5:54:05 GMT
Hello all,
I have been in correspondence with Elizabeth over the past few weeks. I told her how we found her on here on HWI and wish her all the best for the release of her new album. She seems so lovely, and the interviews on Close Up and Breakfast show her true talent and lovely nature as a person.
Her album is due to release tomorrow in New Zealand. I will buy it and let everyone know how it is!
And i can't wait for her concert!!
Dori :wink:
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Post by Belinda on Dec 2, 2007 9:10:05 GMT
Shipping GoldSunday, 2 December 2007, 3:34 pm www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0712/S00004.htm Elizabeth Marvelly’s debut album goes gold in less than a week Teenage opera singer Elizabeth Marvelly’s debut album has “shipped gold”. In just three days since the self-titled album was launched, retailers throughout the country have snapped up an unprecedented amount. Some 7500 copies have been shipped since the star-studded launch in Auckland and demand is expected to escalate in the next few weeks as the album becomes THE hot ticket for Christmas. On top of the commercial success of the album, the beautiful Rotorua talent has been signed to tour with Britain’s Got Talent opera phenomenon Paul Potts and was rushed into the studio with Amici Forever star Geoff Sewell to record a duet for his upcoming international solo album. Tomorrow (Sunday) she will appear in Christchurch’s Santa Parade and next weekend, she will enjoy a 200,000-strong crowd at Auckland’s Christmas in the Park. The following week she jets off to Hong Kong to entertain an A-list of celebrities for the premiere of Nicole Kidman’s latest blockbuster The Golden Compass and returns via Sydney for Carols by Candlelight. Her manager Gray Bartlett MBE says sales of this amount are unprecedented in New Zealand. “It shows the level of talent Elizabeth possesses. She is an amazing performer and artist. New Zealand is loving her and the world will too.”
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Post by Belinda on Dec 2, 2007 9:24:33 GMT
Elizabeth Marvelly - Album ReleaseCelebrate the release of Elizabeth Marvelly's debut album - 'A red carpet affair'. Rotorua born and bred, Elizabeth brings her premier to her home town in December. The ticket price of includes a copy of her debut album plus wine and canapies. This will be a sparkling event celebrating one of New Zealand's most exciting young talents. The evening will start at 5:30pm with Elizabeth taking the stage at 6:15pm with a selection of songs from her CD finishing at approximately 7pm. cost: Adults $37 plus booking fee. featuring: elizabeth marvelly dates: Mon 03 Dec 07, 5:00pm venue: Civic Theatre, 1170 Fenton Street, Rotorua region: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Here is the link to pics at her other launch www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=4380
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Post by Belinda on Dec 2, 2007 9:33:38 GMT
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Post by petertong on Dec 2, 2007 19:27:36 GMT
And how I myself would oh so love to be there. To be in NZ, hearing Hayley and Elizabeth sing together at the same venue?! Practically heaven for my ears lol  If only there wasn't this pesky problem called distance and time  Hi Peter, Wouldn't I really love to be there! Best Wishes. Paddy |
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Post by thomas on Dec 2, 2007 22:47:10 GMT
Hi all! Does anyone know a good and reliable online store in NZ from which I can buy Elizabeth's album?  I've registered at SmokeCDs.com but although that website leads you to belive that it's a safe site the browsers Firefox and Opera classify it as NOT SAFE!!! So it's not a good idea to give them your credit card details.  Has anybody got a better idea where to buy her album online? Thomas |
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