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Russell Watson – The Evolution Tour

The Corn Exchange, Ipswich

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Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist.Known as The Voice, Russell will be performing some of his best-known tracks and favourite pieces both old and new including Va, Pensiero, Nessun Dorma, Caruso, Where My Heart Will Take Me (from Star Trek: Enterprise), plus new songs Shine and Grow. Russell’s legendary career began with a bang and only grew louder. As the first UK artist to score a transatlantic No. 1 in both the UK and the US, he has since achieved an incredible 8 top-ten albums, over 7 million album sales worldwide, and 4 Classical BRIT Awards. With a presence in the UK Top 20 on 17 separate occasions, Russell’s voice has cemented his place in the music history books as a global icon with achievements unmatched in the world of classical crossover music.Beyond the recording studio, Russell Watson has performed for some of the world’s most notable figures, including multiple appearances for Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, and the late Pope John Paul II. Russell’s star power extends musical theatre as well, with roles in classics like Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds and Chicago. Performing alongside his live band, this is the perfect chance to celebrate the incredible journey of one of the world’s greatest voices.