To Epiphany with love

kcuteus · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 172

Here is a nice article.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/01/04/Artsandentertainment/To_Epiphany_with_love.shtml

To Epiphany with love
Mario Frangoulis' concert Saturday, in honor of His All Holiness Bartholomew, will be a romantic affair in five languages.
By TERRI BRYCE REEVES
Published January 4, 2006

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Friday's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs promises to be the biggest, fattest, Greek affair in the city's 100-year history of Epiphany celebrations.

It might be the hottest too.

Saturday night, dashing, dark-haired tenor Mario Frangoulis will take the stage at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, joined by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. He'll be performing for the spiritual leader of the Orthodox Church, His All Holiness Bartholomew.

But don't expect hymns.

"I will be singing romantic classical ballads," said Frangoulis, who is spending the week at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Community Center rehearsing for Saturday's event. "My music is about love, friendship, family and our spiritual links to each other."

Frangoulis, who was raised primarily by his aunt in Greece, said he values love and family above all. He was married for four years, but is now divorced.

"Love is important to me. I need love in my life. We all do. It's the most important gift you can give to one another in any shape or form," he said.

Called "Sometimes I Dream," after one of Frangoulis' international albums, the Epiphany concert will feature the 38-year-old tenor singing in English, Spanish, Italian, French and, of course, Greek.

Soprano Debra Myers, 250 Greek dancers from the United States and Canada, and the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Youth Choir from New York also will participate in the concert.

"It will truly be a celebration of music from all over the world," said Frangoulis, who was born in Africa and moved to Greece when he was 4.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany Frangoulis because the concert's organizers had an existing relationship with that company, according to Kristin Perry, who is helping with the event.

Frangoulis and Myers, who have both performed in London's West End in Phantom of the Opera, will reunite to sing Music of the Night and Phantom of the Opera. Frangoulis will also sing a few Cole Porter ditties - since he had a cameo role in the recent film biography of the American songwriter, De-Lovely.

Frangoulis will even belt out the 1970s Moody Blues hit, Nights in White Satin.

Frangoulis, who draws his unique style from film, pop, musical theater and opera, said he began singing as a toddler.

"I discovered this unique sound that came out of this box," he said. "I was charmed by it. It became a way to express myself, my emotions."

By 17, he was singing classical and operatic songs. He also plays the violin and hopes to parlay that one day into a starring role in Fiddler on the Roof.

The title of his album and Saturday's concert is drawn from Frangoulis' own career dreams. He plans to spend time in New York City, where he hopes to pursue roles in film, theater, opera and - if the role is right - television.

"I wouldn't take a soap opera role, although I enjoy them," he said.

He has studied acting at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama and attended New York's Julliard School on a scholarship. He records for the Sony International label.

But his true love, he said, is singing in front of a big audience.

"I am a live animal," he said. "That's what I do best and love to do most."

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PREVIEW: The "Sometimes I Dream" concert in honor of His All Holiness Bartholomew will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, 4202 E Fowler Ave. $35-$150. Call the box office at 813 974-3002, Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for discounted tickets (select the Promotions and Special Offers box).

All proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Parochial School of Tarpon Springs.

xboss · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject:

Thx for finding the article Kim Very Happy

kcuteus · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 172

welcome tony . It is not hard finding stuff on him now. there was a time when I was tring to find stuff on him and I could not find much now I can. Smile

Belle · Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 50

Thanks Kims!!! Hearing Mario sing that song, Nights in White Satin is a trip!!!! What a voice!! Very Happy

Amoretexfan · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 14

You are so right Maria. You are coming along nicely as a new Mario fan. I am training you well. Nights in White satin is great. He sang it solo at the Tampa concert. It orginially was a duet. He sang the Italian (I think Italianz) and english parts all in one song. I listed his newest concerts on the first thread. They are planning more for this year, mostly after august. He will be staying in the US all fall and winter to promote concerts. Charlotte

Belle · Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 50

What can I say, I have a great trainer. Wink

Trishdownunder · Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 162

Maria, have you seen Mario singing Nights in White Satin on the Sometimes I Dream concert DVD with Justin Hayward? Just beautiful - and then Mario kneels down to Justin.

Belle · Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 50

Yes, I think I have seen that, just the other night in fact. Don't really remember Justin, just how good Mario was and the huge crowd in the audience. Very Happy

Amoretexfan · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 14

I remember Mario kneeling down to Justin, Trish. That duet is out of this world.I have to say that Trish is my teacher about Mario. She introduced me to his music.In fact we can all be students about Mario. Charlotte

Trishdownunder · Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 162

Thanks Charlotte Very Happy

I'm learning so much about Mario lately from those who know him, and loving his music more and more and loving everything I read about him as a person.

I wonder how many people were at that concert - the theatre at Thessaloniki ?? looked huge. Maria Very Happy

, when you get time, have another look at the DVD - it stays in my mind because it was a special moment in the concert.

Belle · Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 50

Will Do!!

I can't seem to get his song, Follow Your Heart, out of my head. And the Hero song is really growing on me. I do need to get his other CD, though.

Amoretexfan · Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 14

What other cd, maria. Let me know which one?Charlotte

Belle · Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 50

Charlotte, You're so cute!!! I'll call you. Wink

Quawkers · Joined: Jan 05, 2006 Posts: 261 Location: Duckland - Bucks

Thank you so much Kim I've found another lovely tenor Very Happy

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peppiere · Joined: Jan 15, 2006 Posts: 29

Thanks Kim for the article. Very Happy

He has a lovely voice.......Trish introduced me to his music.My favourite song is Here's to the Heroes.I love watching the Sometimes I Dream DVD too. Very Happy