‘The response of the MEN Arena crowd is one of adoration and spirited fervour....A classical “popera” force to be reckoned with. Miller’s tones are reminiscent of a young Domingo. ’
Manchester Evening News 23/2
'...anything seems possible for the quartet after a faultless performance...'
Birmingham Mail
“There was one standing ovation after another as hits like Unbreak My Heart, Angelina, Unchained Melody and Mama rang powerfully round the arena.”
South Wales Echo, Cardiff 3/3
“They are hugely talented, backed by a great orchestra and stunning visuals.
They are world class and on the evidence of this show, expect them to be
around for a very long time yet”
This is Nottingham 5/3
In 2004, four of the greatest voices in the world emerged to spearhead an entire musical genre by bringing the sound of opera to the world of popular music. Now as one of the most successful groups in the world with over 22 million albums sold, IL DIVO announce Australian arena dates as part of their massive world tour.
Following the release of four chart-topping albums and 2 previous sold out concert tours, Australia has long-established their love with IL DIVO and fans will once again have the chance to enjoy the international operatic supergroup performing live.
The ‘AN EVENING WITH IL DIVO’ Australian tour will take place in October and travel to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 2nd April from Ticketek.
AN EVENING WITH IL DIVO signals a striking departure from the group’s two previous tours. For the first time, they are working with Creative Director William Baker, who is best known for styling some of the most iconic pop figures of the past decade, including Kylie Minogue, Victoria Beckham, Britney Spears, Garbage and Jamiroquai.
“The most important thing about Il Divo is the power of their sound, which is at its most remarkable and mesmerising in a live performance,” says William. “To have the opportunity to embellish this force with something visual is really exciting. Like the best operas, the key to this show has been about creating sets and worlds that frame and compliment their unique talent.”
With a hi-tech stage and a digital light show, the sharp and seductive quartet is now able to showcase songs from their four studio albums against an even more spectacular backdrop. Utterly modern yet thoroughly appreciative of the group’s traditional strengths, the combination of a fresh artistic vision and Il Divo’s proven talent is set to take fans on a stirring musical and visual journey. The UK leg of the world tour kicked off in Manchester last month to rave reviews and will continue throughout the UK and Europe before embarking on the North American leg and then onto Australia.
IL DIVO’S current album The Promise, which has sold close to 100,000 copies in Australia, is an album of contrasts. “People might be surprised by this album,” suggests tenor David Miller. “Our goal was to approach it with fresh ears and fresh spirits, and try some different things. We’ve still got all the cannons and fireworks, but there is more range, different dynamics, more light and shade, more color. It’s a more complete album.”
It includes a version of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘The Power Of Love’ with what Miller hails as “the biggest Il Divo finale you’ve ever heard.” But at the other end of the spectrum stands a haunting and beautiful version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’. Their stunning rendition of Albioni’s ‘Adagio’ is a stand out track, while the album’s title takes it name from the beautiful Italian original ‘La Promessa’. There is also a Latin flavoured original, ‘Angelina’ and a slowed-down version of ABBA’s ‘Winner Takes It All’.