Britain's Biggest Carol Concert 20 Dec 2009

[Richard]

Hello folks!

Hayley and Faryl Smith will be taking part in Britain's Biggest Carol Concert, in aid of Classic FM's charity Music Makers. It will be broadcast on Classic FM from 5-6pm next Sunday, 20th December 2009.

Full details: www.classicfm.co.uk/christmas/britains-biggest-carol-concert/

Classic FM will be the perfect soundtrack to your Carol Concert; hosted by Jamie Crick and Margherita Taylor this brand new programme will feature your favourite carols as well as live guest performances from some of your favourite artists - it truly will be the perfect accompaniment to your evening.

They'll be joined by singing sensations Hayley Westenra and Faryl Smith, and fresh from the release of their number 1 selling album HEROES, a festive five-some of the Coldstream Guards will be joining us live in the studio to accompany YOU in Britain’s Biggest Carol Concert this Sunday.

Richard

[Richard]

From Twitter about an hour ago:

MargheritaT: At Classic FM, meeting re Britain's Biggest Carol Concert Dec 20th @hayleywestenra @farylmusic & Coldstream Guards @classicfm_1 this Sunday

I'll look out for any further news or information.

Richard

[Martin]

I heard on Classic fm this evening that Hayley will be singing LIVE in this broadcast concert on Sunday.

Martin

[mihizawi]

Oh, really? I wonder if it is possible to listen to it online from outside Great Britain.

Michal

[martindn]

Hi Guys,

This seems to coincide with my Church's "Carols by Candlelight" service. I can only hope that somebody will be kind enough to record it. Please!!

Martin D

[Martin]

Hi All
Hayley is just about to sing Silent Night accompanied by Andy Moore. When interviewed she sounded in great form!.

Martin

[mihizawi]

OH, why? It won't allow me to listen to it from outside the UK... Is anyone recording it?

Michal

[martindn]

Well, I got out after our carol service, straight into the car and switch on Classic FM to hear that familiar, beautiful voice half way through Silent Night. There were a few words with Hayley afterwards and that was it. I hope somebody recorded the whole thing!

Martin D

[Dave]

Dec 20, 2009 17:37:17 GMT mihizawi said:

OH, why? It won't allow me to listen to it from outside the UK... Is anyone recording it?
Michal

Hayley & AJMoore (guitar) - Silent Night + presenter chat .mp3, 5.4MB, 192kbps

Hayley & AJMoore (guitar) - Silent Night only .mp3, 4.4MB, 192kbps

Recorded from digital radio at 192kbps by me. Nice!

If there was an earlier interview, before this segment of the programme, sadly I missed it. I credited AJMoore because Hayley seems to have tweeted it (thanks sing!).

Dave

[martindn]

Thanks Dave (and Hayley). That is truly wonderful. Probably the best I've ever heard Hayley (or anyone) sing that song. Absolutely gorgeous!

Martin D

[grant]

Hi Dave

Many thanks for the recording. I was out with friends so missed the whole programme!

A remarkable and unforgettable performance from Hayley (Never heard such an emotive rendition before) and beautiful backing from A.J.

Best wishes
Grant

[mihizawi]

Yeah,. it was beautiful, thanks Dave.

Michal

[Libby]

When I saw what she and Andy tweeted, at first I took it to mean that he was singing, too. He does sing, too, and he's not too bad, I might add. Not that I wanted him to join in with her singing Silent Night. She does that very well all by herself.

Thanks for posting the link, Dave. I can say that it worked just fine for me.

[timj]

Thanks Dave!.....TimJ

[Richard]

Hello everybody!

I listened to the whole programme, and it was a beautiful performance by Hayley and Andy.

I felt sorry for poor Faryl Smith who sang 'O Holy Night' earlier in the concert. She was badly out of sync, so she clearly couldn't hear her backing track, but she soldiered on bravely.

Richard