Carly Paoli loves Christmas, so what better way to celebrate her favourite time of year, than to release a Christmas album! The celebrated Mansfield born, British/Italian soprano, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated Christmas album, Carly Paoli The Christmas Collection, on 8 November 2024 on the Abiah record label. Available on CD and Digital formats this album is a heartfelt celebration of Christmas, featuring fifteen festive tracks that promise to bring holiday cheer to listeners around the world. Pre-order
here.
A true star of the classical and crossover genres, Carly Paoli has earned international acclaim with performances on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, sharing the spotlight with luminaries such as Andrea Bocelli, Elaine Paige, David Foster, Aled Jones and Alfie Boe. Most recently Carly performed at the Rockefeller Center’s iconic Rainbow Room in New York with Sir Rod Stewart in aid of The Kings Foundation. Her impressive resume also includes performances for various members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle and St. James’ Palace, and she was famously praised by Pope Francis, who when he heard her rendition of Ave Maria described her as having “the voice of an angel.”
Carly Paoli The Christmas Collection marks Carly’s first Christmas album, and it includes a delightful mix of Christmas classics and medleys, each infused with Carly’s signature elegance and emotive artistry. Highlights from the album include a duet with renowned American singer David Phelps on Hark The Herald Angels Sing, as well as cherished favourites such as O Holy Night, Bless Us All from The Muppet Christmas Carol, Somewhere in my Memory, the theme from Home Alone, Irving Berlin’s Let It Snow, Silent Night, Grown-Up Christmas List by David Foster, Believe from The Polar Express and My Christmas Dream which sees Carly duet with musical theatre star Rachel John. The album also features two special medleys, Carol of the Christmas Bells and Christmas Medley, re-imagined with Paoli’s unique style.
“I’ve always been captivated by the magic and warmth of the Christmas season,” Paoli comments. “This album is a celebration of that magic and a tribute to the joy and togetherness that define this time of year. I hope it brings as much joy to my listeners as it has brought to me in creating it.”
In addition to the album release, Carly Paoli will return to her home county of Nottinghamshire for a special Christmas concert at Nottingham’s Albert Hall on 21 December. Christmas With Carly Paoli and Friends will feature performances from three local choirs: Direction Theatre Arts from Chesterfield, where Carly trained and taught; the Hardy Alexandra Dance Company from Derby; and Razzamataz Theatre Schools.
Tickets for this memorable event are on sale now
here, promising an evening of exceptional talent and a deep connection to the local community.
Celebrate the festive season with Carly Paoli’s enchanting new album and join her for a special holiday concert that promises to be a highlight of the Christmas season.