media release Wednesday 11 Dec 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TSO Announce concert with multi-platinum vocal star Anthony Callea, One performance only 8 April 2020 at Wrest Point The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra today announces that acclaimed vocalist Anthony Callea will perform a very special concert with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday 8 April, 2020 featuring material from his new album, ARIA NUMBER 1 HITS IN SYMPHONY. Conducted by one of Australia’s top musical directors, John Foreman – well known for his work on Australian Idol, Carols by Candlelight and as the long-time MD for Good Morning Australia, Anthony will be performing iconic songs from the record including Nothing Compares 2 U, Save The Best For Last, Jesus To A Child, Right Here Waiting and I Swear amongst others alongside the TSO in this Tasmanian exclusive concert. The TSO said: ‘We’re thrilled to be working with Anthony, who has truly one of the greatest voices in the country. The program he has put together showcases some of the most beautiful and memorable songs of the modern era, and his soaring vocals combined with the dynamic forces of the TSO will make for a thrilling night of memorable music for a lucky audience. It has also been a longstanding ambition of ours to work with John Foreman, one of Australia’s great musical directors.’ Anthony Callea has a string of multi-Platinum, Gold, Number 1 and Top 40 releases spanning more than a decade, sold out national tours with the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross & Mariah Carey. The new album ARIA NUMBER 1 HITS IN SYMPHONY is made for the stage and will be a concert to remember at Wrest Point Entertainment Centre. Tickets on sale from Monday 16 Dec. Anthony Callea + the TSO ARIA NUMBER 1 HITS IN SYMPHONY Anthony Callea - vocals John Foreman - conductor Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm Wrest Point Entertainment Centre Tickets on sale Monday 16 December Bookings: tso.com.au | 1800 001 190 Media Contact Samuel Cairnduff Director Marketing and Communications Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra [email protected] |0401 396 7555 The TSO is proudly supported by Principal Partner .