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Marian
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 Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: Jonathan Ansell tops the classical charts. |
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X Factor star tops classical charts1 hour ago
A former busker and star of the X Factor became the youngest tenor ever to reach the top of the classical charts.
Jonathan Ansell was part of four-man operatic group G4, which came second in the 2004 version of the TV talent contest, and his debut solo album Tenor at the Movies has beaten off competition from established singers to take the number one spot.
The record, which features famous film theme tunes, also stormed into the pop albums chart at number nine.
The 25-year-old said he was delighted by the album's success, and is now in talks to star as his idol Luciano Pavarotti in a tribute show in Las Vegas.
"It's incredibly exciting," he said.
"I'm completely over the moon that I could have been a student three and a half years ago and now I'm top of the classical charts. It's a childhood dream come true."
At the same age, other famous tenors had enjoyed rather less success: Russell Watson was working as a bolt-cutter and singing in working men's clubs, while Pavarotti was a footballer studying opera.
Ansell, who grew up in Bognor Regis, East Sussex, formed G4 with three friends while studying at the Guildhall School of Music.
They busked in London's Covent Garden before achieving stardom through the X Factor - where Mr Nasty Simon Cowell predicted stardom for Ansell.
His ultimate ambition is to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, he said.
Source The Press Association http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iULuyTLf5FVkusn3UAwnsJ03SEAg |
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Molly
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations to Jonathan - this is such wonderful news at the start of his solo career. 
He so deserves it - he has worked so hard and produced a beautiful album that he can be rightly proud of.
Hopefully this is just the beginning for him and he will go on and become the great success his talent deserves him to be.
Im so proud of him.
Love Molly xx |
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Marian
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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This is the best new ever. Many congratulations to Jonathan for this outstanding success not forgetting the brilliant team behind him that has made this happen.
Like you Molly, I am very proud of him and long may his success continue.  |
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jonfan
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic news,I am so pleased for Jonathan,
Number 9 mainstream chart ,
but even more special .number ONE CLASSICAL CHART,
and to be the youngest Tenor ,to get to number one ,amazing
well done Universal and Jonathan Shalit,
Enjoy every minute Jonathan ,you have worked so hard,
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E05297535
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Well Jon...YOU DID IT...and on your own too!!   So proud of this achievement, you did work so hard for this and it was your dream to be 'top of the charts' again one sweet day!!       |
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suz
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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What fantastic news this is-and such a well-deserved success. I'm just so pleased for him, and proud of him too . Off now for one more listen to this stunning NUMBER ONE ALBUM  |
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JessicaL
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:20 am Post subject: |
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How brilliant is this wonderful news -and that Jon has a top ten album in Brits week makes the achievement all the more special I think.
Youngest tenor to have a classical number 1 -Jon must be thrilled
He can be so proud of his beautiful album. |
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Marian
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:58 am Post subject: |
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| If I was anything to go by, Jonathan couldn't have got much sleep last night with all the excitement!! |
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Molly
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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Same here Marian!
I had so much going through my mind last night I couldnt sleep - and Jonathan being No 1 on the Classical chart was one of them!
Love Molly xx |
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Molly
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Lets hope for good chart positions this week.
So far Woolworths, Asda and WH Smiths have him at No 1 in their store charts - so fingers crossed.
Love Molly xx |
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modaisy
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject: jonathan No. 1 classical chart |
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It's great our Jonathan's at No. 1, thanks for posting Marian.
I came on here through a round-a-bout way tonight, was looking at Bryn Terfil site, he's inviting international stars to appear in the Eisteddfford. I wonder if he would invite Jonathan as he's top of the classical chart.
I know he's not international yet, but he will be soon. It's in Cardiff too.
Well done Jonathan, I'm thrilled to bits for you.
Love Modaisy
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Julie-Anne-Jules
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| Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Absolutley Fab news
So delighted for him
He must be feeling pretty chuffed with himself right now
And so he Jolly well should be
Well done him !!! |
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cathyk2002
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| Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:23 am Post subject: |
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ABSOLUTELY BLOOMIN' FANTASTIC NEWS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He so deserves this as he is an amazing singer. Couldn't get on here on Sunday due to being busy on Jonathan's OS, but absolutely thrilled for him 
NO 1 !!!!
Bet you can't tell how ecstatic and excited I am for him ?? |
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Julie-Anne-Jules
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| Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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So your happy about it then Cathy ?????
Just to clarify for me, You minced your words a bit there you see  |
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cathyk2002
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:28 am Post subject: |
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| Julie-Anne-Jules wrote: | So your happy about it then Cathy ?????
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Just a bit Jules, just a bit
| Julie-Anne-Jules wrote: | | Just to clarify for me, You minced your words a bit there you see |
JONATHAN'S NUMBER ONE IN THE CLASSICAL CHARTS !!!! |
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