Giorgia Fumanti
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| Origin | Aulla, Italy |
| Genre(s) | Crossover, operatic pop |
| Occupation(s) | Soprano singer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label(s) | Angel Records, EMI Classics |
| Associated acts | Heavenly Voices José Carreras |
| Website | www.giorgiafumanti.com |
Giorgia Fumanti is an Italian-Canadian soprano and singer of operatic pop. Her music is compared to that of Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman and Enya.[1] She has performed at the Special Olympics, NHL, PBS, with Chinese Pop Icon Wei Wei, Italian star Zucchero, and toured around the world with Jose Carreras. She is also a spokesperson for AMEIPH, an organization which works to integrate immigrants with disabilities into society.
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[edit] Career
Giorgia Fumanti was born in the Tuscan village of Fivizzano and grew up in the nearby town of Aulla, which remains her family home. As a teenager she sang in the Città di Aulla Choir. She nearly completed a law degree, but left law school 2 exams from finishing. She became a yoga teacher then. At the age of 23 she decided to sing professionally. Giorgia enrolled in the Conservatorio di Musica "Arrigo Boito" in Parma, where she studied for three years.[2][3]
In 2002, Fumanti relocated to Montreal, Canada to work with manager, Maurice Velenosi of MCM Entertainment Management, and in 2004, her first album, entitled Like a Dream was released on Canadian independent label Isba Music Entertainment. The album featured her take on the music of Vangelis.[4]
She was soon signed with Angel Records/EMI, and in March 2007, she released the album From My Heart worldwide. From My Heart was produced by Craig Leon, and features her musical version of Sting's 'Fields of Gold' (Campi d’Oro), and four Ennio Morricone pieces including themes from The Mission, Cinema Paradiso and Once Upon a Time in the West. It was recorded in the Abbey Road Studios in London with the English Chamber Choir, and the Netherlands Media Orchestra.[5]
[edit] Performances
In January 2007, Fumanti made her U.S. TV debut, singing the Canadian National Anthem for the NHL All-Stars Game in Dallas, Texas.[6][7]
In March 2007, she performed on the PBS Concert Special Heavenly Voices along with musical artists Ryland Angel, Sasha & Shawna, and the Tim Janis Ensemble. The concert, now available on DVD, was filmed in Miami, Florida, and featured footage of each performer's homeland.[8][9]
She toured Southeast Asia in the winter of 2006/2007 with star tenor José Carreras, including performances in Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (for a New Year's Eve Concert). In June 2007 she performed again with Carreras at the Hampton Court Palace Festival, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.[10][11][12]
She recorded a Christmas Concert with Canadian-Irish Tenor John McDermott at the Rose Theater in Brampton, Ontario, on June 26, 2007 (to be aired in November and December 2007). The concert was also recorded on CD and DVD.[13]
Fumanti performed in an American Summer Tour along with the other performers of the PBS Special Heavenly Voices. The tour included Philadelphia, PA; Nashville, TN; Raleigh, North Carolina; San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA and Minneapolis, MN.[14]
In the Autumn of 2007, she toured with the Asian musical group, 12 Girls Band, with shows in North America and Hawaii.[15]
In September 2007, she performed in four Canadian concerts with Italian singer, Zucchero.[16]
On October 11th 2007, Giorgia went to Shanghai, China, for the Special Olympics World Summer Games, Closing Ceremonies. She was chosen to represent the Americas, among 4 other singers from 5 continents to sing a new version of "We Are The World".[17][18][19]
Early in 2008, Giorgia sang a duet with superstar Chinese pop icon Wei Wei, and the Fairchild TV/ Shanghai Media Group's "Chinese New Year All Star Show 2008". The show also marked the first time she sang in the Mandarin language.[20]
[edit] Charity work
Giorgia Fumanti is the Spokesperson for the Québec Multi-Ethnic Association for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities AMEIPH.[21] She is also the World Ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Quebec (L’Association de paralysie cérébrale du Québec), performing concerts, meeting with members and doing what she can to increase awareness of the condition.[5]
[edit] Discography
Like a Dream CD
- Release date: 2004
- Label: Isba Music Entertainment/The Orchard
- UPC: 829410412964
From My Heart CD
- Release date: March 6, 2007 in North America and December 29, 2006 in Asia
- Label: Manhattan Records
- ISBN: P2872852
Heavenly Voices DVD
- Release date: March 6, 2007
- Co-performers: Ryland Angel, Giorgia Fumanti, Sasha & Shawna
- Label: Manhattan Records
- ISBN 978E91R79598
[edit] References
- ^ 'Giorgia Fumanti Debut CD', 4CDMusic
- ^ 'Giorgia Fumanti', Classic Feel (South Africa), December 2006
- ^ globesports.com: Quebec singer takes Dallas spotlight
- ^ globesports.com: Quebec singer takes Dallas spotlight
- ^ a b Biography on Giorgia Fumanti's official web site
- ^ 'Quebec Singer Giorgia Fumanti to Make U.S. Television Debut...', Press Release, Lexon Business Library, 23 January 2007
- ^ Manhattan Records :: Quebec Singer Giorgia Fumanti to Make U.S. Television Debut When She Performs at the NHL All-Star Game in Dallas
- ^ Heavenly Voices official web site
- ^ Tuscan Soprano Steals Show and Steals Hearts With Label Debut CD: Giorgia Fumanti's CD Follows Tour With Legendary Tenor Jose Carreras and Upcoming PBS Special
- ^ Taiwan News, 28 December 2006
- ^ Kieron Quirke, 'Autopilot Carreras battles it out with overhead Boeings', London Evening Standard, 6 June 2007
- ^ 'Upcoming Events', Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, 15 December 2006
- ^ Press release, MCM Artists, June 2007
- ^ Heavenly Voices
- ^ An Interview with Giorgia Fumanti
- ^ Page not found (News Search) at SmartMoney.com
- ^ Page not found (News Search) at SmartMoney.com
- ^ YouTube - Jascha Richter
- ^ MySpace.com - Giorgia Fumanti - Montreal, Canada and Aulla, IT - Pop - www.myspace.com/giorgiafumanti
- ^ 新時代電視 Fairchild TV
- ^ Québec Multi-Ethnic Association for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (AMEIPH)
