Peterborough Cathedral - 23 Nov 2009

[martindn]

Yes, Leala, mine came pretty quickly. But we have a postal strike at the moment, so that could delay things.

Martin

[Jillian]

Peterborough.net are having a competition to win 2 concert tickets.

www.peterborough.net/competitions/hayleywesenra.asp

You can win a pair of concert tickets to Hayley Westenra's first date of her Winter Magic Tour at Peterborough Cathedral on 23 November 2009.

In addition the lucky winner will receive a signed programme, a copy of Hayley's new album and a chance to meet her after the show!

lol If they would throw in a couple of free airline tickets I might be tempted to enter myself!

[Karsten]

Just two weeks to go

until the first concert of the WM tour.

May I suggest as the meeting point the Cathedral at around 3 pm ?

Cheers, Karsten

[martindn]

Hi Karsten,

Peterborough Cathedral is a big building. Probably we should meet outside the main entance on the West side (as usual with Cathedrals). I grew up in Peterborough so I know it. You will need to walk through the gate from Cathedral Square (which was once the market place), at which point you will see the magnificant West Front, and walk across the courtyard to the entrance.

Martin

Martin

[leala4628]

I can't wait-still no tickets though

[Karsten]

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for the hint - Hopefully I'll be there on time.

All the best, Karsten

[martindn]

Hi Everyone,

Just found this


www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/entertainment/Hayley-Westenra-at-Peterborough-cathedral.5820682.jp

Mods: Not sure whether this belongs here or on the Media board. You decide.

Martin

[grant]

Hello Martin

Many thanks for finding this article.

Best wishes
Grant

[Martin]

Nov 12, 2009 17:20:18 GMT martindn said:

Hi Everyone,

Just found this


www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/entertainment/Hayley-Westenra-at-Peterborough-cathedral.5820682.jp

Mods: Not sure whether this belongs here or on the Media board. You decide.

Martin

Hi Martin
I got this article via Google alerts also and this is just the right place for it. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Martin

[Richard]

I'll post a transcript:

Hayley Westenra at Peterborough Cathedral

Published Date: 12 November 2009

By Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson talks to beautiful New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra who will debut tracks from her latest album inside Peterborough's stunning cathedral in November.

The historic atmosphere of the building will add a warming overcoat to the seasonal songs and classics which make up Hayley's Winter Magic album.

Peterborough Cathedral is the first of eight cathedrals to kick off her spell-binding tour on November 23.

With combined album sales of more than four million worldwide, Hayley's Peterborough audience will be in great company, as the soprano has performed for princes, presidents, prime ministers and even the Dalai Lama, since she shot to fame at 16.

Now aged 22, the classical performer has sung duets with Bocelli, Carreras and Terfel to name a few, but she still continues to be the down-to-earth girl from Christchurch, New Zealand.

The Guide spoke to Hayley not long after her appearance at the Festival of Remembrance, where she sang in front of The Queen and hundreds of brave ex-servicemen and women at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Hayley sang We'll Meet Again in honour of the original armed forces sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn, who was also in the audience."It was a really special evening, so very emotional, and so warming. I absolutely adore Dame Vera Lynn, and it's not the first time I've met her, having paid visits to her school before," she said, mentioning the educational facility Dame Vera set up to help children with cerebral palsy.

Hayley added that she hoped Dame Vera's version of We'll Meet Again (featuring the 60-piece Fron Male Voice Choir) will stave off the challenge of the X Factor winner and make it to Christmas number one this year.

The 92-year-old star, who kept up the nation's spirits during the Second World War, has already made an incredible chart comeback this year, when she became the oldest artist to reach the top of the album chart with her greatest hits collection, We'll Meet Again: The Very Best Of Vera Lynn.

Before Christmas, however, Hayley has concerts at eight of the country's finest cathedrals and abbeys - the first being Peterborough.

Hayley revealed she has visited Peterborough Cathedral before when she sang Ave Maria at the memorial to businessman Phillip Carter (44) and his 17-year-old son Andrew who died when a helicopter bringing them home to Thornhaugh, near Peterborough, after a Chelsea match at Anfield, crashed into woodland nearby.

Peterborough businessman Jon Waller (42) and the pilot, Stephen Holdich (49), also died in the crash.

She said: "I didn't know him personally myself, but the Carter family invited me to sing at the service. It was a very moving occasion, the cathedral was full."

Now visiting the cathedral under happier circumstances, Hayley said that the building is perfect for the concert, with wonderful acoustics and lighting.

She will be joined by string quartet Raven, and timeless classics such as The Little Drummer Boy, Sleigh Ride and Abide With Me. The Peterborough Young Singers Choir will also make an appearance.

Tickets cost £23.50 for an unrestricted view and £19.50 for restricted view. To book call 0871 2305573 or visit www.seetickets.com.

Richard

[Joe]

Thanks for that article Richard.

I'm hoping Hayley and Raven perform "Walking In The Air" for the WM Tour.

I trust, that whilst walking in the air, and dancing in the midnight sky,

"everyone who sees us tweets us as we fly"

Joe

[Steve H]

Nov 19, 2009 5:27:43 GMT Joe said:

Thanks for that article Richard.

I'm hoping Hayley and Raven perform "Walking In The Air" for the WM Tour.

Me too - thats one of the few song I have never heard Hayley sing live from her albums!

Fingers Crossed

Steve

[grant]

Hello everyone

As far as I'm aware, SteveH, Karsten, Martin & Sue and myself will be at this one. I'm pretty sure Leala isn't coming now as she has moved away from the area.

I should be arriving in Peterborough at around 2pm so look forward to meeting up again.

Don't worry Libby, I'm sure there will be plenty of photo's.

Best wishes
Grant

[Steve H]

Nov 21, 2009 10:37:01 GMT grant said:

Don't worry Libby, I'm sure there will be plenty of photo's.

Best wishes
Grant

I will second that!

Steve H

[martindn]

Well, we will need to try to get seats within reasonable photograph range of the front. Sue and I will visit my mum tomorrow, have lunch with her, then walk the half mile to the cathedral, so probably be there about 3ish. It wouldn't surprise me if Hayley and her band arrive earlier than usual though, since it is the first one, and I suspect they will need to rehearse with the choir.
Presumably we will meet outside the main door.

Martin