ITUNES REVIEW: "If you like the Classical Crossover genre, go with artists like Josh Groban, Mario Frangoulis, Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra, Michael Londra, and Sarah Brightman."
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- Michael Londra is from the singing capital of Ireland, a small town on the South East coast called Wexford. He decided in the early 90s to follow his heart and started singing professionally.
He was offered the role of lead singer of Riverdance in the US National Tour which included performances at Radio City Music Hall and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In March 2000, Michael again was offered the position of lead singer in the new production of Riverdance on Broadway, taking the role from acclaimed Irish singer Brian Kennedy. This was the platform from which Michael's recording and producing career began.
Michael's first album "Celt" was produced by acclaimed producer Steve Skinner who co-produced the Grammy nominated soundtrack of RENT. He has worked as an arranger/co-producer for Bette Midler and Celine Dion and collaborated many times with Arif Mardin. The album was released in 15 countries worldwide selling particularly well in Korea where it reached No 1 in the World Music Charts.
He appears with Pavarotti, Bocelli, Il Divo, Sarah Brightman and Kathryn Kenkins on the Universal Records Asia 2009 release Arias : Ancora. His new album The Road Not Taken will be released throughout Asia in early '09.
His recording of Danny Boy was described by The Irish Emigrant in New York as "One of the best recordings of Danny Boy in history."The Youtube video of this recording has been seen by over 1.8 million people as of Nov 2009
In 2004 Michael was chosen for the role of Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ Symphony" This production was based on the score of Oscar nominee John Debney and had its spectacular US premiere in Hollywood on September 11, 2005.
Michael's work with partner Jean Clancy on the Celtic Woman project created by Sharon Browne was a turning point in Michael's career off stage.
He has produced and directed many productions worldwide.
He created Radiocelt.com in Chicago in 2003 which is part of the Accuradio network (one of the top ten internet radio stations in the world). In addition, Michael has been very active in yet another role, this time as an ambassador for "Concern Worldwide" www.concernusa.org. Through several cd releases which raised considerable awareness for the charity, and through his high profile visits to Haiti, Michael has helped bring the issue of poverty and hunger to the attention of the public. - Genre:
- Celtic / Classical Crossover
- Hometown:
- Wexford, Ireland
- Record Label:
- Allegro / Rajon /Universal/ Linfair / Media 153
Michael Londra For all you geeks, an interview with Iprong the magazine for iphone users
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His latest album is a wonderful addition for warming the house for the winter...
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To purchase a copy of the cd:Beyond The StarFor more information about Michael:PROFILE: MICHAEL LONDRA To say that Michael Londra has a good voice and that he uses it well is an understatement. Anyone ...
Michael Londra Chicagoans check out WGN midday news today as an irish tenor will be singing. cough!
Michael Londra Salt Lake Tribune gives Beyond the Star decent review
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All I want for Christmas is a good Christmas album
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A Christmas gift made in Ireland Londra's natural progression as a singer leads to unique holiday album - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Michael Londra Reminder to everyone outside of the US. Place order this week to make sure you get it in time for Christmas. http://michaellondra.com/music.htm
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I had an opportunity to interview Michael Londra today :) the interview will be published on an upcoming issue of iProng Magazine. Stay tuned! Hunter has a great affinity for his CD as you can see here....you can sorta hear a bit of it in the...
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Celtic singer, Michael Londra partners with Concern Worldwide to release a Christmas album and DVD. BEYOND THE STAR features 11 tracks of Holiday classics by the ethereal lead voice of Riverdance on Broadway.
Michael Londra Beyond the Star is featured on North Pole Radio. An endorsement from Santa is good enough for me!
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Michael Londra Beyond the Star made the "cool new music" section on Allaccess.com, the webs largest radio and music industry site.
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Michael Londra Preview the album on Youtube. Listen to an array of Christmas classics, hymns and original songs on the new album. Included in this link: Beyond the Star, In the Bleak Mid Winter, Magia Sara, Wexford, O Come , O Come Emanuel
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Beyond the Star, tracks from the 2009 release by Celtic tenor, Michael Londra www.michaellondra.com
Michael Londra Now available on Itunes
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