Enduring Iglesias magic
2010/03/11
HIZREEN KAMAL
2010/03/11
HIZREEN KAMAL
The evergreen Julio Iglesias has charmed fans globally for decades. HIZREEN KAMAL expects another delightful performance at his April 1 concert here
SOME artistes are able to make women (and even men) misty-eyed with their performance.
Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias does it with his ballads.
The 66-year-old Grammy winner has sold more than 300 million albums (in 14 languages), released 79 albums and has received more than 2,600 Platinum and Gold records in his 40-year career.
He is the only artiste to achieve this, an achievement recognised by Billboard Magazine, calling it “outstanding”.
The only foreign artiste in China’s history to receive the prestigious Golden Record Award, Iglesias has worked with the industry’s top stars such as Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Plácido Domingo, Willie Nelson, Sting, Paul Anka and Stevie Wonder.
After more than four decades in the music scene, one would think that this sexy crooner is now ready to take his final bow.
Iglesias is excited to return to KL
On the contrary, Iglesias, who has also recorded albums in German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog and Japanese, is actively delighting audiences all over the world.
This year, he embarks on an extensive world tour which will take him from Australia, South Asia, China and Japan to Latin America and Europe.
He will be on tour until the end of the year.
He kicks off his tour of this region with a concert in Manila on March 20, followed by three performances in Australia — Sydney, Hunter Valley and Melbourne — between March 26 and 29.
His next stop is Kuala Lumpur on April 1 followed by Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya between April 5 and 12.
Iglesias will wrap up his tour of Asia with a concert in Seoul on April 17.
“The tour provides me the opportunity to perform again in Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea and Japan,” he said in an e-mail interview with Life & Times recently.
Billed “2010 Starry Night World Tour”, it is a continuation of his 2008-2009 tour.
To embark on a world tour, it is imperative that an artiste be in good shape.
“I am 66, but I feel like 30.
Touring is not tiring at all.
In fact, it gives me more energy and keeps me alive.”
Although he has performed several times in Malaysia — in 1990, 1994, 1997 and 2003 — Iglesias is, nevertheless, excited to return to KL.
The 90-minute concert will cover some of his greatest hits including To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before, All Of You and Crazy.
He will be backed by seven musicians and accompanied by five dancers, including a tango pair.
“2010 Starry Night World Tour” in Kuala Lumpur is brought by PR Worldwide Sdn Bhd and will take place at the Plenary Hall of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Showtime begins at 8.30pm.
“I prefer to focus on the quality of music and the atmosphere rather than on special effects,” he said, when asked whether there would be any special technology or stage sets for the concert.
While he does have some surprises in store, he prefers to keep mum about them until the day of the concert.
The father of eight will be accompanied by his family, including his five young children.
You will be surprised to learn that the experienced Iglesias still has butterflies in his stomach every time he goes on stage.
“I am always nervous but that is good for me.
What goes through my mind when I stand before a packed house is to perform my best as an artiste and make sure that my audience goes home happy,” he said.
Iglesias also insisted that there are still many things that he had yet to accomplish.
“When you stop dreaming and wanting, you stop living.
I want to see my kids grow up to become independent.
I also want to enjoy every moment with my family, and to continue touring the world, as long as my fans want me to and life allows it.”
When asked for the “secret” of his good looks, Iglesias revealed that he swims and exercises a lot.
He also sticks to a balanced and healthy diet.
He also revealed that he will be working on a “few new records” while on tour.
SOME artistes are able to make women (and even men) misty-eyed with their performance.
Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias does it with his ballads.
The 66-year-old Grammy winner has sold more than 300 million albums (in 14 languages), released 79 albums and has received more than 2,600 Platinum and Gold records in his 40-year career.
He is the only artiste to achieve this, an achievement recognised by Billboard Magazine, calling it “outstanding”.
The only foreign artiste in China’s history to receive the prestigious Golden Record Award, Iglesias has worked with the industry’s top stars such as Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Plácido Domingo, Willie Nelson, Sting, Paul Anka and Stevie Wonder.
After more than four decades in the music scene, one would think that this sexy crooner is now ready to take his final bow.
Iglesias is excited to return to KL
On the contrary, Iglesias, who has also recorded albums in German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog and Japanese, is actively delighting audiences all over the world.
This year, he embarks on an extensive world tour which will take him from Australia, South Asia, China and Japan to Latin America and Europe.
He will be on tour until the end of the year.
He kicks off his tour of this region with a concert in Manila on March 20, followed by three performances in Australia — Sydney, Hunter Valley and Melbourne — between March 26 and 29.
His next stop is Kuala Lumpur on April 1 followed by Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya between April 5 and 12.
Iglesias will wrap up his tour of Asia with a concert in Seoul on April 17.
“The tour provides me the opportunity to perform again in Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea and Japan,” he said in an e-mail interview with Life & Times recently.
Billed “2010 Starry Night World Tour”, it is a continuation of his 2008-2009 tour.
To embark on a world tour, it is imperative that an artiste be in good shape.
“I am 66, but I feel like 30.
Touring is not tiring at all.
In fact, it gives me more energy and keeps me alive.”
Although he has performed several times in Malaysia — in 1990, 1994, 1997 and 2003 — Iglesias is, nevertheless, excited to return to KL.
The 90-minute concert will cover some of his greatest hits including To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before, All Of You and Crazy.
He will be backed by seven musicians and accompanied by five dancers, including a tango pair.
“2010 Starry Night World Tour” in Kuala Lumpur is brought by PR Worldwide Sdn Bhd and will take place at the Plenary Hall of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Showtime begins at 8.30pm.
“I prefer to focus on the quality of music and the atmosphere rather than on special effects,” he said, when asked whether there would be any special technology or stage sets for the concert.
While he does have some surprises in store, he prefers to keep mum about them until the day of the concert.
The father of eight will be accompanied by his family, including his five young children.
You will be surprised to learn that the experienced Iglesias still has butterflies in his stomach every time he goes on stage.
“I am always nervous but that is good for me.
What goes through my mind when I stand before a packed house is to perform my best as an artiste and make sure that my audience goes home happy,” he said.
Iglesias also insisted that there are still many things that he had yet to accomplish.
“When you stop dreaming and wanting, you stop living.
I want to see my kids grow up to become independent.
I also want to enjoy every moment with my family, and to continue touring the world, as long as my fans want me to and life allows it.”
When asked for the “secret” of his good looks, Iglesias revealed that he swims and exercises a lot.
He also sticks to a balanced and healthy diet.
He also revealed that he will be working on a “few new records” while on tour.
Tickets for the show are available now, and can be purchased by calling 03-7711-5000, at any Axcess outlets or online at www.prworldwidelive.com .
For details, call PR Worldwide on 03-7493-3010.
For details, call PR Worldwide on 03-7493-3010.
(Source: http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100311193815/Article/index_html)
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