Soprano Angela Gheorghiu nominated for Classical Brit
The Romanian-born soprano has won best classical artist in 2001. Among nominees, this year, there is also a premiere. Pope Benedict, whose voice is featured on an album of music from the Vatican, was nominated on Monday for a Classical Brit Award.
“Music From the Vatican (Alma Mater featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI)” is one of 10 records contesting the album of the year category, as is 14-year-old “Britain’s Got Talent” star Faryl Smith with her debut album “Faryl.” Smith was also nominated for the young classical performer prize ahead of the awards ceremony on May 13.
Also nominated twice for the awards, sponsored by financial services group NS&I, are Antonio Pappano, conductor and music director of the Royal Opera, and composer Howard Goodall. Featuring three previous winners, the category for female artist of the year is expected to be one of the most hotly contested categories on the night. Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu (winner 2001), Russian soprano Anna Netrebko (winner 2007 and 2008) and U.S. conductor and violinist Marin Alsop (winner 2005) all received nominations for 2010. At the prize ceremony in London’s Royal Albert Hall, New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa will be honored with a lifetime achievement award.
Cannes Festival line-up to be announced today
This has been a big week for the 2010 Festival de Cannes: On Monday organizers announced that British actress Kristin Scott Thomas will be mistress of ceremonies for the 63rd edition; then, on Thursday, organizers will reveal the fest line-up. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, Scott Thomas, who lives in Paris, will preside over the festivities, introducing the opening night and closing night ceremonies as well as inviting onstage Tim Burton and his fellow Cannes judges. Scott Thomas previously was mistress of ceremonies in 1999. The Opening night film for the festival, which runs May 12-23, will be ‘Robin Hood,’ starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. Other films likely to screen at Cannes include Woody Allen’s ‘You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger,’ starring Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Brolin and Antonio Banderas; and Oliver Stone’s ‘Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps,’ starring Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas and Brolin. Less than a month before kicking off, the festival became no stranger to controversies. Major international video news agencies face the prospect of having their coverage of the annual Cannes Film Festival limited by severe restrictions being placed by festival organizers on regular newsgathering activities at the May 12-23 event. The agencies are now in dispute with the festival organizers and are trying to ensure that some kind of “acceptable” coverage can be provided, according to a statement sent to clients by Reuters, AFP, Getty TV and Associated Press Television News.
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