Popstar to Opera Star
Opera is a complex art form, requiring a great deal of patience and a willingness to learn - so can eight chart-topping stars from the world of pop sing their way to operatic success?
Popstar to Operastar sees eight best-selling recording artists attempting to show that they have the vocal range, the stamina and staying power to master the glorious art of opera.
The operatic hopefuls will be trained to perform world-famous opera arias by chart-topping mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins and Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon , and will be critiqued by a panel of judges made up of their mentors, award-winning rock musician Meat Loaf and Classic FM presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Watch the semi-final on Friday on ITV1 from 9-10pm and join in online as our man on the inside - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - reports on the tears, tantrums and top notes in his weekly behind-the-scenes blog...
Latest Popstar to Opera Star news...
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Popstar to Operastar - The FinalHow wonderful that at last Darius Campbell has moved away from being a talent show bridesmaid to become a Popstar to…
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Popstar to Opera Star Blog Week 5To quote Monty Python’s Life of Brian ‘he’s not the Messiah, he’s just a very naughty boy’. If only Darius took this to…
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Popstar to Opera Star Blog Week 4It was very touching that Danny was so upset after last night’s show, to be turning his back on his new found Opera…
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Popstar to Opera Star Blog Week 3Farewell Jimmy! That can only be only be described as a Viking funeral of a performance that will live in our hearts forever.
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Popstar to Opera Star Blog Week 2This week’s programme proved beyond a doubt that Popstar to Operastar is a million miles away from being pop tart to opera…
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Popstar to Opera Star Blog Week 1"If you think that watching Popstar to Operastar is fun let me tell you doing it is even better, " says critic Laurence…
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Rolando Villazón the YouTube MaestroThe opera tenor and talent show mentor shares some of his favourite classical videos on YouTube audience.
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Darius dreams of crossover successA career change could be on the cards for Darius Campbell if he makes it into the semi-final of Popstar to Operastar.
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Alex James Bows out of Popstar to Opera StarAlex James' hopes of succeeding in the opera world were dashed last night as he became the first celebrity to be voted off…
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The Pop StarsLearn more about the eight operatic hopefuls...
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The CriticsTwo opera stars, a rock legend and a radio host. Find out about the experts that make up the judging panel...
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Classic FM's Guide to OperaHas singing given you the opera bug? Learn about opera, famous arias and the world's most famous opera stars...
