Opera Babes
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Members: Karen England (mezzo-soprano), Rebecca Knight (soprano)
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Nationality: UK
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Years active: 2001-present
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Type: Operatic Duo
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Studio Albums: 2
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Record Sales: 1 million
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Record Label: Karma Classics (previously Sony BMG)
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Biggest Markets: UK, United States
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DESCRIPTION
The Opera Babes, an operatic duo consisting of a soprano and mezzo-soprano, came to prominence in a similar fashion to Luciano Pavarotti when their rendition of 'Un Bel Di Vedremo' (they named it 'One Fine Day') was used for ITV's coverage of the 2002 World Cup. They do not really care for recording and releasing albums, a fact that got them in a bit of pickle with Sony BMG, who could only see £££'s after they sold over 1 million copies of their debut album, Beyond Imagination. The women were only interested in touring and performing live but Sony BMG insisted on albums which caused the girls to leave the label. True to their word, Opera Babes toured extensively and released a follow up album four years later on an independent label. For the time Beyond Imagination was released (2001) it was an incredibly gutsy and original album. It's full of arias (as their name would suggest) and a few classical pieces, but they all have such unique arrangements and twists that it still stands as a fresh and vibrant album today. Bands like Il Divo and especially Amici Forever were clearly inspired by them. Both of the women are talented singers and sing in full operatic vocals, whilst they bask in rich and textured pop arrangements. Opera Babes represent the best of both worlds.
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