The Magic of the Music –
Anthony Warlow and
Lesley Garrett
Concert Hall, Opera House, Sydney
April 13 2005
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, Melbourne
April 22 2005
For the first time, Australia’s Anthony Warlow and Britain’s most popular soprano, Lesley Garrett, were brought together with the Sydney Symphony and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, conducted by one of Britain’s leading musical directors Philip Ellis, for a total of five very special performances in Sydney and Melbourne - The Magic of the Music. Featuring songs from Gershwin, Puccini, Mozart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Benny Anderson and Bjon Ulvaeus this was a truly unique concert event. The Magic of the Music with Lesley Garrett marks his long-awaited return to the concert stage.
‘Anthony Warlow is the dream artist to work with and I am so thrilled to be performing in Sydney and Melbourne with him. He combines such a rare musical gift with a fabulous presence on stage. He is funny, warm and charming.’ Lesley Garrett
'It is rare to find a fellow performer with such generosity of spirit and talent in abundance who will collaborate so warmly on the concert stage. Lesley Garrett is one such creature.' Anthony Warlow
“Lesley Garrett is a singing whirlwind. She sweeps fans in her wake and gives them the exciting ride they want”
BBC Music Magazine
“Anthony Warlow…charisma, distinction and emotion – he’s a generous star in more ways than one”
The Daily Telegraph
“Garrett is of course, just about the best ambassador for opera”
The Times
“He (Anthony Warlow) is riveting whenever he appears and his performances seduces the whole evening”
The Australian
Producers: Newtheatricals and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions in associated with Merrill Lynch