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Star-studded line-up for Nobel Concert
The annual concert held in connection with the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo will once again feature some big names in music and the arts. The Norwegians are perhaps most excited about the appearance of a home-grown star.
Lene Marlin, the singer who recently re-emerged with a new hit single, has finally agreed to perform at the concert, which will be held in the Oslo Spektrum arena December 11. Prize-winner Shirin Ebadi of Iran will be the guest of honor.
"We've tried to get her for three years," a clearly pleased concert organizer Odd Arvid Stroemstad told newspaper Aftenposten. "This time she said yes."
Marlin isn't the only Nordic headliner who's signed up to perform. The Cardigans of Sweden are also on the bill, which as usual will offer a wide range of entertainment.
Opera stars Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu head the classical offering. "They're not just two strong artists," claimed Stroemstad, "they're two very strong personalities."
Country music will also be represented, with Tim McGraw of the US set to travel to Oslo. Stroemstad told Aftenposten that McGraw also is considering taking along his wife, fellow country music star Faith Hill.
The Chieftains of Ireland have also agreed to perform at the Nobel Concert, with Roseanne Cash, daughter of the late Johnny Cash.
Stroemstad said Orchestra Baobab of Senegal is also on the line-up for the concert, which will be hosted by celebrity couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. It will be broadcast to 100 countries with an audience reach of 500 million households.
Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones will host the Nobel Concert this year.
Star-studded line-up for Nobel Concert
The annual concert held in connection with the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo will once again feature some big names in music and the arts. The Norwegians are perhaps most excited about the appearance of a home-grown star.
Lene Marlin, the singer who recently re-emerged with a new hit single, has finally agreed to perform at the concert, which will be held in the Oslo Spektrum arena December 11. Prize-winner Shirin Ebadi of Iran will be the guest of honor.
"We've tried to get her for three years," a clearly pleased concert organizer Odd Arvid Stroemstad told newspaper Aftenposten. "This time she said yes."
Marlin isn't the only Nordic headliner who's signed up to perform. The Cardigans of Sweden are also on the bill, which as usual will offer a wide range of entertainment.
Opera stars Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu head the classical offering. "They're not just two strong artists," claimed Stroemstad, "they're two very strong personalities."
Country music will also be represented, with Tim McGraw of the US set to travel to Oslo. Stroemstad told Aftenposten that McGraw also is considering taking along his wife, fellow country music star Faith Hill.
The Chieftains of Ireland have also agreed to perform at the Nobel Concert, with Roseanne Cash, daughter of the late Johnny Cash.
Stroemstad said Orchestra Baobab of Senegal is also on the line-up for the concert, which will be hosted by celebrity couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. It will be broadcast to 100 countries with an audience reach of 500 million households.
Actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones will host the Nobel Concert this year.
But I disappointed that she wears a big hat and dark colour's clothes. I would like to see her who wears colorful dress without a big hat.
:woot:
