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I think Elton John,Sting or Tom Jones will be more appropriate to sing at their wedding
I think Elton John,Sting or Tom Jones will be more appropriate to sing at their wedding
Katherine Jenkins, Faryl Smith, Susan Boyle, or any vocalist - male or female - who has enough voice and technique for the Abbey, would be good. They may choose some aging rock star, which would disappoint me.
Sarah Brightman might also be a good choice if they want to go into that arena. She has a stunning voice and her classical performances are epic. Her version of Nessun Dorma is one of the best I've heard from a soprano.
Nessun Dorma is actually an aria written for tenors.... all of the classically trained people I know find her performance a bit of a joke, actually! Sarah Brightman is classically trained, but again, she's much more of a crossover singer. I really don't think William and Kate would choose someone who would bring that degree of "spectacle".
Thanks Roslyn for that info. That's why I'm thinking if they usually do it there where in the world would they fit all these rumoured performers. Idk I just don't see them doing it up for the reception I think they'll keep it traditional, I can see them doing it up for the concert though.
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Sorry- I really hope they don't choose these three women either. These three women also sing "crossover" music and not the traditional classical music that we have seen at all previous royal weddings. I don't think Smith or Boyle have enough classical training or experience for an event of this magnitude and Jenkins is a mezzo- most repertoire usually sung at weddings and royal events requires a higher voiced soprano. My husband is a well known Canadian opera singer, so I really do know about these things!
In Britain, I believe the premiere sopranos currently are Ruth Holton, Deborah York, Emma Kirkby, Lillian Watson, Elisabeth Meister, Lesley Garett, Victoria Baker and Elizabeth Watts.
I don't think Smith or Boyle have enough classical training or experience for an event of this magnitude and Jenkins is a mezzo- most repertoire usually sung at weddings and royal events requires a higher voiced soprano.
I agree it would be a waste with the wonderful acoustics Westminster offers to have an aging rock star perform at the service, nor do I think one would be seriously considered for such an important event.
When Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales, were married, the main course consisted of sautéed chicken breasts, with the dish named Supreme de Volaille Princess de Galles. So, Kate can expect something similar.
I think Elton John,Sting or Tom Jones will be more appropriate to sing at their wedding
Sorry- I really hope they don't choose these three women either. These three women also sing "crossover" music and not the traditional classical music that we have seen at all previous royal weddings. I don't think Smith or Boyle have enough classical training or experience for an event of this magnitude and Jenkins is a mezzo- most repertoire usually sung at weddings and royal events requires a higher voiced soprano. My husband is a well known Canadian opera singer, so I really do know about these things!
In Britain, I believe the premiere sopranos currently are Ruth Holton, Deborah York, Emma Kirkby, Lillian Watson, Elisabeth Meister, Lesley Garett, Victoria Baker and Elizabeth Watts.
On the Windsor CAstle DVD which was filmed during Charles and Camilla's wedding, it was said the QEII chooses ALL the food and wine at all royal weddings (as she is the host).I don't see why she can expect the same thing, why can't she choose her own food?
Lam mousse I imagine, is the same texture as a chocolate one just lamb flavoured. Or it might be a pate kinda thing.
Here's the article..
Whatever Kate does next, life will never be the same again - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
They fail to mention that most BR weddings have similar menu's for their wedding breakfasts, but anyways...
What in the heck is lamb mousse btw I know here they fail to mention it but the dish suprême de volaille princesse de galles is chicken breasts stuffed with lamb mousse. I mean when I think of mousse I think of chocolate mousse cake..so is it similar I mean does it even taste anything like lamb? I know semi ot but I wanted to ask...
I don't think there should be anything in the church other than the church ceremony, wait for the celebrities to show off their talents at the reception, should the couple wish it.
Alexander McQueen is dead (committed suicide earlier this year), so I presume you mean the brand, now designed by Sarah Burton, who doesn't have the same levels of talent that he did. I don't think they would choose McQueen anyway given that Alexander stated that he sewed a very rude word into the lining of PC's suit when he worked as a tailor on Savile Row; too controversial a choice. Westwood would be absolutely great, but I think her style (big skirts, bodice, volume) is not very Kate; she's more clean lines, understated.
Stella McCartney wouldn't work IMO because she not that great at evening wear (i.e. full length dresses); she's better at day wear, cocktail dresses. But Galliano would be great! He used to be a bit of an enfant terrible of the fashion world in the 90s, but the work he does now at Dior is really quite classic and conservative a lot of the time (often referred to Dior's New Look), so he definitely has the talent and would probably relish the opportunity to do Kate's dress.
Sadly, I don't think we'll see a fashion forward choice even designer-wise, as Kate is hardly an interesting dresser. It will probably be a traditional upper class designer as favoured by other people in their circle.
As to the economy of the times, I get what you mean. But would big designers do a freebe/discount given the publicity they would get from an event watched by billions? I'm not sure if royalty gets involved in dealings like that (is it below them?!), but houses like Dior dress a-list celebs for free (although they don't usually get to keep the dresses).
My ultimate, fantasy dresses are more like these listed below, although I can't in a million years see Kate wearing them!
Nina Ricci by Olivier Theyskens
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 1 & 2
Christian Lacroix 1 & 2
Emmanuel Ungaro 1 & 2
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci (but in white with a silvery/white overlay) 1 & 2
Holy Cow! If Kate Middleton wore a dress like any of these I would call for an abolishment of the monarchy! Are you serious??
My ultimate, fantasy dresses are more like these listed below, although I can't in a million years see Kate wearing them!
On the Windsor CAstle DVD which was filmed during Charles and Camilla's wedding, it was said the QEII chooses ALL the food and wine at all royal weddings (as she is the host).