The 2016-2017 Southeast Missouri State Universitys Bank of Missouri Touring Series will continue with The Ten Tenors, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at Southeasts River Campus.
Direct from Australia, the group wows audiences with their unique vocal abilities and repertoire.
I presented this group several years ago and am so happy to be able to see them again, said Bob Cerchio, assistant director of Southeasts Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts. The beauty of ten male voices singing in unison is absolutely breathtaking.
TheTenTenors are one of Australias greatest entertainment success stories,with more than 90 million people worldwide witnessingtheir unmistakable charm,camaraderie and vocal power. Following 16 years of sell-out performances across the globe,including more than 2000 of their own headline concerts, the group has cemented their place asAustralias premier classical-crossover group.
Celebrated for their colorful repertoire, breathtaking arrangements and powerful live performances, The Ten Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical composers, but to contemporary musics most popular artists.
Amidst their own explosive live concert experiences and remarkable achievements including six platinum and gold records and over 3.5 million concert tickets sold, The Ten Tenors have also performed alongside countless music legends including Andrea Bocelli, AndrRieu, John Travolta, Nicole Kidman, Geoffrey Rush, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, Sarah Brightman, Willie Nelson, Katherine Jenkins and Christina Aguilera.
Theyre no strangers to television either, with iconic appearances on some of the worlds biggest broadcast events including performing exclusively for chat show queen Oprah Winfrey onOprahs Ultimate Australian Adventure, appearing on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for an audience of 32 million viewers, and Poland 2012 UEFA Cup in Warsaw.
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased by contacting the River Campus Box Office, located in the Cultural Arts Center, 518 S. Fountain St., weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by calling (573) 651-2265, or online at RiverCampus.org/the-ten-tenors.