Camilla Kerslake

Camilla Kerslake
Birth name Camilla Kerslake
Born 5 August 1988 (1988-08-05) (age 23)
Origin London, England
Genres Classical crossover, operatic pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2009-present
Labels Future Records

Camilla Kerslake (born 5 August 1988)[1] is an English classical crossover singer from London who has become the first signing to Gary Barlow’s new record label.[2] She released her debut album on 23 November 2009 in the UK.

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Background

After attending Esher College,[3] Kerslake sought singing lessons, but opted to sing contemporary as she could not afford classical training.[4]

In 2008, Kerslake auditioned for an all-girl pop group. She was initially selected, but was let go soon afterwards owing to their feeling that, at twenty years of age, she was too old. Motivated to try harder, Kerslake started to finance her own classical singing lessons.[4]

Career

In early 2009, Kerslake learned of a studio where Gary Barlow was recording. Wanting his attention, she submitted her demo CD every day for six weeks until Barlow finally relented and listened to the demo. Instantly impressed, Kerslake promptly became Barlow's first signing under his new label, Future Records.[5]

Camilla sings the Christian hymn, "How Can I Keep from Singing?" in the 2009 Waitrose supermarket Christmas advert.[6]

Kerslake sang the United Kingdom national anthem at Wembley Stadium before the 2010 football League Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa.[7] Kerslake was forced to pull out of the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena under doctor's orders, owing to a throat infection, and was replaced by Katie Hall, who played Cosette on the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Tour.

Camilla's next album, Moments, is due for release on the 21st March 2011.

Music and voice

According to Classical-Crossover.co.uk, Kerslake is a coloratura soprano[1] and can reach top B above high C (B6).[4] This contrasts sharply with the evidence from all her available recordings [8] in which she does not sing above an F below high C (F5). This is more consistent with an alto range than a coloratura soprano.[9] Camilla has performed as Cosette in London's West End production of Les Misérables.

Discography

Album Year UK Albums UK Classical Sales
Camilla Kerslake 2009 50[10] 4 Silver
Moments 2011 90[10] N/A N/A

References

  1. ^ a b "Profile on Classical Crossover.co.uk" Retrieved 26 November 2009.
  2. ^ Camilla Kerslake is first signing for Gary Barlow’s Future Records, buzzinpopmusic.co.uk 8 October 2009
  3. ^ Joseph, Claudia (31 October 2009). "Gary Barlow changed my life, by classical diva Camilla Kerslake". Daily Mail (Swansea). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224300/Gary-Barlow-changed-life-classical-diva-Camilla-Kerslake.html. 
  4. ^ a b c "[1]" Retrieved 26 November 2009.
  5. ^ Camilla Kerslake is first signing for Gary Barlow’s Future Records, buzzinpopmusic.co.uk 8th October 2009
  6. ^ Waitrose Christmas campaign to promote singer Camilla Kerslake, Guardian, 10 November 2009
  7. ^ "Biz bites and showbiz snaps". The Sun. February 27, 2010. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/297421/Bizarre-Showbiz-news-Keep-up-to-date-with-celeb-goss.html. Retrieved February 28, 2010. 
  8. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG1RmJKPcvU
  9. ^ Appelman, D. Ralph (1986). The Science of Vocal Pedagogy: Theory and Application. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0253203786.
  10. ^ a b "UK Top 75 Album Chart" Retrieved 29 November 2009.

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