Post by bobscullen on Jun 14, 2012 5:44:57 GMT
I have only recently come across this young lady who can not only sing but has a heart of gold and goes out of her way to offer help and support others including those who may be classed as rivals.
She is extremely determined and courageous and her dream one day is to sing Opera. I have copied her bio from her webiste as it offers a very good description of this remarkable young lady. If you get time please visit her website and see for yourself and listen to some of her music. Grace is a little nearer to me and it is a pleasure to introduce this young lady to this Forum. Grace's website is:
www.gracebawden.com.au
I particulary like her rendition of 'Streets of Philadelphia'.
Like Mary Jess; Grace is a very inspirational young lady.
The following Bio is taken from her website listed above:
Described as one of Australias greatest operatic discoveries, classical-crossover Soprano, Grace Bawden's voice has already been likened to a Stradivarius. Graces unique vocal talents are an unearthly, powerful & moving marvel, whose voice lingers in the memory & touches the heart.
At the age of 15, Grace was a Judge's Choice Grand Finalist on Australia's Got Talent 2008. Her mature, operatic voice can soar from highs to lows across over four octaves. Her warmth, personified in her smile and delivered in her voice, has made her an instant success with people of all ages. With a vocal resonance that will send shivers down your back, her vast vocal ability spans across all genres of music, from high opera, sacred arias, traditional and musical theatre to contemporary & R&B.
Grace has already been noticed by many heavy-weights in the music & entertainment industry, including Entertainment Editor, Richard Wilkins; Australian Idol Judge, Mark Holden, BJ Cook, & Hans Ebert, Former Executive Director, Universal Music & EMI SE Asia. Ten year old Americas Got Talent 2010 Runner-Up, Jackie Evancho even named Grace as one of her inspirations & was shortlisted to tour the UK with Midge Ure (Ultravox) in 2011 from a field of thousands globally.
With a repertoire over 800 songs, & always a Carols favourite, Graces repertoire includes some of the best loved, Arias & high Opera songs including "Un bel di vedremo" (Madam Butterfly), "Vissi D'arte" (Tosca), "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta" (La Rondine), Song to the Moon" (Rusalka), & many more. In 2010, Grace ranked #57 as the youngest (by over 7 years) out of 2066 international applicants for entry into the prestigious Centro Universale del Bel Canto (CUBEC) in Modena, Italy, run by one of Italy's most revered & beloved sopranos, Ms Mirella Freni. Ms Freni was often Pavarotti's leading lady & every 2 yrs is on its entry selection panel for Theatro alla Scala (La Scala). In the foreseeable future, Grace plans to study at the La Scuola Dell Opera Italiana in Bologna.
Despite offer of a contract by a major Australian label, at age 15, Grace launched her debut album Gifts of Grace independently with the support of investors in Grace Bawden Promotions Pty Ltd. Gifts of Grace was produced by multi-award winning Producer/ Songwriter, Audius Mtawirira, who has worked with Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Paulini, Jess Mauboy and many other major Sony artists. One of Graces own favourites on the album is Cold Outside featuring a duet with Audius, and the stunning harmonies of the South African Soweto Gospel Choir.
Grace was also blessed to have been introduced to Los Angeles-based, animated and film score composer, Gregory Hinde. A cross-continental collaboration quickly emerged from this fortuitous introduction; with Grace writing the lyrics to Gregory's heart-rending melody Angels Will Watch, also included on the album.
Soon after, Grace signed a 3 year license deal with EMI/ Gold Typhoon in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Graces singles and album have been hitting various global charts, including: Broadjam and ReverbNation Top 10 Classical, Classical-Contemporary and Australian charts; Classical Crossover UK charts {Editors Top 10}; as well, as EzPeer and KKBox charts in Taiwan, where both her single and album ranked at #1 and #2 spots.
At age 14, Grace was Guest Soloist at the 2006, Adelaide City Council/ The Advertiser Carols by Candlelight, where she wowed an audience of over 30,000.
By July 2007, Grace was invited to perform live on The Today Show (Channel 9), with rave reviews from Richard Wilkins. Soon after, Grace won South Australian Junior Entertainer of the Year 2007. After several months busking in Adelaide's Rundle Mall, Grace's successes continued with a further invitation to sing live on Radio 5AA by invitation of Australian Idol Judge, Mark Holden, which sparked a flurry of investor interest to help raise $50,000. She exceeded $80,000 within months.
In 2008, Grace became a Judges Choice Grand Finalist on Australia's Got Talent and one of the favourites tipped to take out the title. Her eventual elimination, however, didnt slow her career. In July 2008, beating a field of over 600 entries across the globe, Grace performed for "World Youth Day" as Soloist. Her show sold out at the Sydney Opera House, and finished to a standing ovation. In October 2008, Grace sang the National Anthem at AAMI stadium to a crowd of 40,000.
In 2008, Grace won the Good Samaritan Award for her charitable efforts in her local community and five awards for Australian Business Week. In September 2009, Grace was awarded the title "Living Legend" of City of Salisbury for her charitable efforts and youth leadership work through the Arts and, in 2010, Grace became a Friends of Australia Ambassador to Tourism Australia.
Grace was awarded Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year in 2012.
Grace also hopes to establish a scholarship fund to help other young artists realise their potential and is keen to use her talents to 'pay it forward' to the community which has given so much to her own professional development.
Bob
She is extremely determined and courageous and her dream one day is to sing Opera. I have copied her bio from her webiste as it offers a very good description of this remarkable young lady. If you get time please visit her website and see for yourself and listen to some of her music. Grace is a little nearer to me and it is a pleasure to introduce this young lady to this Forum. Grace's website is:
www.gracebawden.com.au
I particulary like her rendition of 'Streets of Philadelphia'.
Like Mary Jess; Grace is a very inspirational young lady.
The following Bio is taken from her website listed above:
Described as one of Australias greatest operatic discoveries, classical-crossover Soprano, Grace Bawden's voice has already been likened to a Stradivarius. Graces unique vocal talents are an unearthly, powerful & moving marvel, whose voice lingers in the memory & touches the heart.
At the age of 15, Grace was a Judge's Choice Grand Finalist on Australia's Got Talent 2008. Her mature, operatic voice can soar from highs to lows across over four octaves. Her warmth, personified in her smile and delivered in her voice, has made her an instant success with people of all ages. With a vocal resonance that will send shivers down your back, her vast vocal ability spans across all genres of music, from high opera, sacred arias, traditional and musical theatre to contemporary & R&B.
Grace has already been noticed by many heavy-weights in the music & entertainment industry, including Entertainment Editor, Richard Wilkins; Australian Idol Judge, Mark Holden, BJ Cook, & Hans Ebert, Former Executive Director, Universal Music & EMI SE Asia. Ten year old Americas Got Talent 2010 Runner-Up, Jackie Evancho even named Grace as one of her inspirations & was shortlisted to tour the UK with Midge Ure (Ultravox) in 2011 from a field of thousands globally.
With a repertoire over 800 songs, & always a Carols favourite, Graces repertoire includes some of the best loved, Arias & high Opera songs including "Un bel di vedremo" (Madam Butterfly), "Vissi D'arte" (Tosca), "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta" (La Rondine), Song to the Moon" (Rusalka), & many more. In 2010, Grace ranked #57 as the youngest (by over 7 years) out of 2066 international applicants for entry into the prestigious Centro Universale del Bel Canto (CUBEC) in Modena, Italy, run by one of Italy's most revered & beloved sopranos, Ms Mirella Freni. Ms Freni was often Pavarotti's leading lady & every 2 yrs is on its entry selection panel for Theatro alla Scala (La Scala). In the foreseeable future, Grace plans to study at the La Scuola Dell Opera Italiana in Bologna.
Despite offer of a contract by a major Australian label, at age 15, Grace launched her debut album Gifts of Grace independently with the support of investors in Grace Bawden Promotions Pty Ltd. Gifts of Grace was produced by multi-award winning Producer/ Songwriter, Audius Mtawirira, who has worked with Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Paulini, Jess Mauboy and many other major Sony artists. One of Graces own favourites on the album is Cold Outside featuring a duet with Audius, and the stunning harmonies of the South African Soweto Gospel Choir.
Grace was also blessed to have been introduced to Los Angeles-based, animated and film score composer, Gregory Hinde. A cross-continental collaboration quickly emerged from this fortuitous introduction; with Grace writing the lyrics to Gregory's heart-rending melody Angels Will Watch, also included on the album.
Soon after, Grace signed a 3 year license deal with EMI/ Gold Typhoon in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Graces singles and album have been hitting various global charts, including: Broadjam and ReverbNation Top 10 Classical, Classical-Contemporary and Australian charts; Classical Crossover UK charts {Editors Top 10}; as well, as EzPeer and KKBox charts in Taiwan, where both her single and album ranked at #1 and #2 spots.
At age 14, Grace was Guest Soloist at the 2006, Adelaide City Council/ The Advertiser Carols by Candlelight, where she wowed an audience of over 30,000.
By July 2007, Grace was invited to perform live on The Today Show (Channel 9), with rave reviews from Richard Wilkins. Soon after, Grace won South Australian Junior Entertainer of the Year 2007. After several months busking in Adelaide's Rundle Mall, Grace's successes continued with a further invitation to sing live on Radio 5AA by invitation of Australian Idol Judge, Mark Holden, which sparked a flurry of investor interest to help raise $50,000. She exceeded $80,000 within months.
In 2008, Grace became a Judges Choice Grand Finalist on Australia's Got Talent and one of the favourites tipped to take out the title. Her eventual elimination, however, didnt slow her career. In July 2008, beating a field of over 600 entries across the globe, Grace performed for "World Youth Day" as Soloist. Her show sold out at the Sydney Opera House, and finished to a standing ovation. In October 2008, Grace sang the National Anthem at AAMI stadium to a crowd of 40,000.
In 2008, Grace won the Good Samaritan Award for her charitable efforts in her local community and five awards for Australian Business Week. In September 2009, Grace was awarded the title "Living Legend" of City of Salisbury for her charitable efforts and youth leadership work through the Arts and, in 2010, Grace became a Friends of Australia Ambassador to Tourism Australia.
Grace was awarded Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year in 2012.
Grace also hopes to establish a scholarship fund to help other young artists realise their potential and is keen to use her talents to 'pay it forward' to the community which has given so much to her own professional development.
Bob
