Role

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Ensemble

Country

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United Kingdom

Genre

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Crossover

 

 

Vocal

 

Il Divo is a multinational classical crossover vocal group that was formed in 2003. The group consists of four members: Urs Bühler from Switzerland, Carlos Marín from Spain, David Miller from the United States, and Sébastien Izambard from France. Il Divo has become one of the most successful classical crossover groups in history, selling over 30 million albums worldwide. Urs Bühler was born on July 19, 1971, in Willisau, Switzerland. He grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. He studied music at the Conservatory of Lucerne and later moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. Carlos Marín was born on October 13, 1968, in Rüsselsheim, Germany, to Spanish parents. He grew up in Madrid, Spain, and began singing in a choir at a young age. He later studied music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. David Miller was born on April 14, 1973, in San Diego, California. He grew up in a musical family and began singing in a choir at a young age. He later studied music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Sébastien Izambard was born on March 7, 1973, in Paris, France. He began playing the piano at a young age and later studied music at the Conservatory of Nice. Il Divo was formed in 2003 by music manager and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Cowell had the idea to create a vocal group that combined classical music with pop music. He auditioned hundreds of singers from around the world before selecting Bühler, Marín, Miller, and Izambard. The group's name, Il Divo, is Italian for "divine male performer." Il Divo's debut album, "Il Divo," was released in 2004. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The album featured covers of popular songs, such as "Unbreak My Heart" and "My Way," as well as classical pieces, such as "Nella Fantasia" and "Ave Maria." The album was produced by Steve Mac, who has worked with artists such as Westlife and Leona Lewis. Il Divo's second album, "Ancora," was released in 2005. The album featured covers of popular songs, such as "I Believe in You" and "You Raise Me Up," as well as classical pieces, such as "O Holy Night" and "La Promessa." The album was another commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries. Il Divo's third album, "Siempre," was released in 2006. The album featured covers of popular songs, such as "All By Myself" and "Without You," as well as classical pieces, such as "La Vida Sin Amor" and "Caruso." The album was another commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries. Il Divo's fourth album, "The Promise," was released in 2008. The album featured covers of popular songs, such as "Amazing Grace" and "Adagio," as well as classical pieces, such as "La Luna" and "The Power of Love." The album was another commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries. Il Divo has performed at several major events, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. They have also performed at several royal events, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. Il Divo has won several awards throughout their career.

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